Books like The frightened forest by Ann Turnbull
When Gillian takes a dare and walks into an abandoned railway tunnel, she unknowingly unleashes a witch who has been trapped for centuries. Her unintended act sets off a cosmic clash between forces of good and evil, turning an ordinary adventure into a fantastical struggle that tests courage, loyalty, and the boundaries of magic.
First publish date: 1974
Genre: Fantasy/Dark Fantasy
Authors: Ann Turnbull
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