Under the watchful eye of the Mother Shrine, twelve-year-old Wisp ekes out a simple, but challenging life with Dad, foraging for food and losing herself in old books from the world that came before. She loves the Endless Forest―except when the Tree Walkers come for her.In ages past, the great rain of fire and ash destroyed the Earth, wiping out the ancients and everything they had made. Nature … made. Nature has reclaimed much since then, spreading out in a vast forest full of wonder and dread. Ever in fear of being taken away, she follows Dad’s rules without question while learning to survive off the land.
No longer a small child, she accompanies Dad on one of his treks, her first time more than a few steps away from the cabin. A day exploring with him is the happiest time of her life, but joy is short-lived.
A monster follows them home.
Safe in her Haven, she hides while Dad goes outside to confront the beast. She wakes alone the next morning, and waits. Alas, her hope of his return fades with the daylight.
Desperate, she breaks his strictest rule and goes outside alone. Not far from the cabin, she discovers his rifle abandoned next to the monster’s strange footprints.
Afraid but determined, Wisp sets off on her own into the Endless Forest to find Dad―before the Tree Walkers catch her.
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The Forest Beyond the Earth by Matthew S. Cox is a book for all ages. It is probably a book for middle age kids but I loved it! I didn’t feel talked down too and I thought about this book long after I finished it. There is so many things to think of once you know everything…
A girl named Wisp lives in the deep forest long after the world has been destroyed by bombs. Life is different and she fears many things like marauders and the Tree Walkers. One day they hear something outside of their small trailer, her dad goes out to check on the noise and doesn’t come back. This leads Wisp on a mission to find her dad and for the first time, leaving the forest. This is so exciting, eye opening, and so full of twists and turns….wow!!! A must read, I would suggest everyone I know to read this great book. I am putting this in my favorites!
In this dystopian/apocalyptic novel we follow the journey of a twelve-year old girl named Wisp who is looking for her father.
Wisp knows absolutely nothing on how to survive in the new world. She’s seen and read books that her father provided to show her the planet before the Fire Dragons destroyed it, but she’s never had to try to survive on her own.
Now Wisp is having to rely on her own judgement and instincts in a world she’s never lived in. Will Wisp be able to survive in this new dangerous environment?
I was hesitant to read this book. It’s definitely a one of a kind book and I was actually charmed and looking to see what else the author had written after reading this.
Wonderfully original yet haunting. The possibilities of what humanity may become in the aftermath of our mistakes are limitless. Yet rarely do I find such and original perspective. The strength of one child is put to a seemingly impossible ordeal. Definitely worth the read.
Welcome to Wisp’s world an apocalyptic world where she lives in the woods with a man she calls dad. She is not allowed to go anywhere without him . There are too many scary things out there that might get her . Until the day her dad goes missing and Wisp is sent on an epic journey to find her dad and bring him home . But there is more out there that she must over come and find out her true path in life.
This book took off right out of the gate . The characters are so well written and complex . The main character Wisp is at the beginning very naïve and not worldly at all. She has learned from her dad but she hasn’t learned how it interact with other people. She grows up but is still stunted as she makes her way around . I liked Wisp very much you really want to just hug her and keep her safe . The scene with Zen and the people at the diner is such a fun read . I giggled she was so stunned at what she found and actually she fit in really well there . You need to read it to see how funny it actually is .
The author takes us on a journey that will keep you on the edge of your seat the whole way through. You sit there and wonder if the tree walkers are real and will they actually take her away . Trust me you will actually scream at your kindle telling Wisp to watch out and be careful . The story has some great twists and turns . Man when you think one way and bam the author takes us to a different place . I really loved this story, the author made me really want to care about the people . The different characters were vast and diverse . Not going to give it away but there is a twist at the end that will have you going WTH and wow . So if you want a really good apocalyptic story . Check it out