Today I want to welcome fellow Clean Reads author, Krista Wagner, who is sharing about her new middle-grade / young adult fantasy release, The Forest. This book looks amazing.
Blurb:
The
Forest is a middle-grade/young adult fantasy about a bullied high school
boy who encounters a life-changing mystery inside of a magical forest. In the
sequel to her middle-grade fantasy The
Gold, Krista Wagner fast-forwards seven years to show us what has become of
Shane Smith, the fifth-grade bully from The
Gold. Tired of his dad's
abuse and his teacher's mistreatment, Shane takes a walk inside of a forest.
Little does he know that the forest contains mysteries that will forever change
things for him. Will he be ready to face the sudden shift in his world?
When abused Shane escapes to the forest, he
encounters a miraculous mystery.
Mini Excerpt:
He didn't like not
understanding things; it made him feel stupid, and it only confirmed his dad's
verdict that he would never amount to anything worthwhile. Huffing out of frustration, he moved forward
until the edge of his shoe touched the brink of the forest. He was going to
show his dad that he was somebody.
Reader Reviews:
The Forest is well crafted, and
passionately told story about Shane, and the many issues he faces growing up.
The attention to detail weaves a rich tapestry that embraces the reader, taking
us from the harsh reality of abusive adults to the mystical, alluring forest
with ease. The issues Shane faces will be familiar to many youth, and I'm sure
they will connect with this well written story. It will be well-received by
young adults across the globe.--Susan Day
In this YA Fantasy
novel, The Forest, Krista Wagner entertains, informs, and encourages her
readers once again! This story, a sequel to her previous work, The Gold,
follows seventeen year old Shane Smith into a tumultuous life of emotional and
physical abuse at the hands of his alcoholic father. Shane’s authentic anxiety
and hopelessness is immediately transferred to the reader, as well as the
peace, joy, healing, and renewal that he finds in the forest. Wagner’s fearless
ability to tackle extremely heavy subjects with skillful and open dialogue is a
hallmark of her writing. This is a beautifully written book that will fill the
reader with a confident hope. Turn the page. “The Forest” awaits!!--Karen Wiser
In my MG fantasy The Gold, ten-year old Amanda Greene is constantly teased by her
classmate. Shane the bully. I thought it would be interesting to see what
becomes of him and if he ever learns from the choices he makes.
About the Author:
Krista Wagner is a 70's product best known for her spiritual suspense and fictional realism. In addition to being a recipient of the Reader's Favorite 5-star seal, she has been praised by award-winning screenwriter Sean Paul Murphy for her writing skill and strong plotting. Wagner holds an MFA in Creative Writing and is an English associate instructor with an indispensable faith in Christ.I'm also a 70's product. 😏 Congrats on your awards!!
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