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Fright Forest is certainly a scary place, and a series of really horrible things happen to Raven Boy, Elf Girl and Rat. They are almost cooked (more than once), they are chased by various baddies including some extremely hungry trolls, and they are viciously attacked by the terrifying beast which guards the Witch. But there will be no nightmares for sensitive readers here: ridiculous reverses, accidentally successful magic and a leit-motif about people's names are just a few of the comedic devices used to lighten the tone and soften the impact of our heroes' extraordinary experiences. Furthermore, the more perilous the situation becomes, the more these two young people display a truly delicious sang-froid, being far more concerned with blaming each other for their fate, and having the last word, than with panicking. This is bound to provoke giggles of understanding in their readers, who will hear echoes of every argument they've ever had with their brothers and sisters. It's fun, it's exciting and it's a bit scary: what more would an eight-year-old ask for?

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