Knollwood: The Adventures of Sidney Tolliver and Woofer (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781589303294)

In a quiet house on the edge of a whispering forest lives Sidney Tolliver-a curious, carrot-haired boy with boundless imagination and a thirst for adventure. His constant companion is Woofer, a shaggy, magical Wuzzel who appears to be an ordinary dog but belongs to an ancient, rare breed. Together they share secrets, solve little mysteries, and bravely face the unknown.

One bright spring day, the deep forest calls to Sidney more powerfully than ever. Leaving the sunny meadow and his little sister Weedle behind, he ventures past familiar oaks into the shadowed woods-where ferns unfurl like green secrets and soft moss carpets the ground. What starts as simple exploration turns extraordinary: a glimpse of a mysterious flying creature, a hidden door inside an ancient tree, and a meeting with Waffle-a clever Weeun (one of the Little People, sometimes called Dwarfs) carrying urgent news.

Deep beneath the roots of Knollwood hides a secret world of Weeuns, longtime guardians of the forest who once fought fiercely against the shadowy Awfuls-invaders from the north. Now, with scouts detected and danger returning, the few remaining Weeuns must hide every trace of their existence. Sidney, an unexpected outlander, is drawn into their hidden council, discovering ancient histories and the quiet magic that connects boy, Wuzzel, and Weeun.

Warm, wondrous, and filled with gentle discoveries, Knoll Wood is the enchanting first book in a timeless series about friendship, bravery, and the hidden wonders waiting just beyond the backyard gate. Perfect for young explorers (and the young at heart).