Deep Roots — Ailynn Collins

Xenia thinks the forest behind her new home in Ravens Pass is creepy. She ventures in anyway, though, after her new friend Zef insists on exploring. As the girls wander between the ancient trees, the roots underfoot seem to shift and wriggle. Then they start to reach and grab. This forest isn’t just creepy. It’s hungry! Packed with haunting black-and-white illustrations and spooky frights, this thrilling Return to Ravens Pass tale will chill young readers to the bone.