'Do not follow me on this mission, it's too dangerous. Will you promise not to follow me into the forest?' An old village legend tells of the Spirit of the Forest and the four deadly trials that must be completed to fulfil an ancient destiny. Now a raiding party is drawing closer to Holly's home, spreading flames and terror wherever they go, and Holly has no time to lose if she is to save her family. Why does the dark magic that moves in the smoke seem like the shadow of an old enemy? What does it mean when a wolf pack steps out of the trees? And how can Holly face each test and become a legend - when she's just an ordinary girl, and her only companions are bears, bats and a huge grey wolf? A spellbinding fantasy full of magic and nature, and the howl of running wolves **Praise for G.D. Howard**'Beautifully crafted captivating adventure'Enthralling ... delightful characters that make magic come to life'If you like magic and exploring the natural world you will love this book'An intriguing story, well told ... The natural world of the setting, and the forest environment, are so well described that I felt immersed in it' The second enthralling fantasy full of magic and nature for ages 9 to 13, from the author of THE LEGEND OF THE GREEN WOLF RIDER