Beth O'Brien Knihy

A vibrant, evocative and magical debut which centres a positive, empowered disabled character at the heart of a reimagining of Little Red Riding Hood. The woods are hiding a secret... but then so is Red... Red is not allowed to go into the woods. Everyone knows that they are dangerous - because of their strange magic and the wolves that lurk there... But Red finds herself increasingly drawn to the woods and the place where her grandmother disappeared without a trace three years ago. When the woodcutter fails to return home one night and wolves are spotted close to the village boundary, fear drives a deep and dangerous divide between the villagers and the nature they live alongside. Only Red seems to hold the key - but she has a secret, and exposing it could ruin her family forever ...

The story explores the complex dynamics between an aunt reluctantly raising her sister's daughter amid an abusive relationship. The niece, a peculiar child, harbors a desire to vanish, adding to the emotional tension. Through eighty short poems, the narrative intricately weaves confusion and depth, captivating readers and creating an immersive experience akin to a powerful film or novella.

Isak loves nature and lives in a beautiful village. When he catches a magic fish one day, he must decide what to wish for. This is an adaptation of a tale from the Brothers Grimm. Readerful is designed to motivate children to read more. This Independent Library book is for pupils in Y3/P4 at Oxford Reading Level 9 to read without support.