It is said that whenever evil stalks within these trees, a green figure will arise and ride to fight ... on the back of a huge grey wolf ...  The forest that surrounds Holly's home is vast and magical. Legend has it that in times of danger, it will rise up to defend itself.  But dark magic also stalks these woods.  When Holly saves her village from an attack by a brutal warlord, he unleashes an evil spell in revenge. As snow begins to fall, Holly sets out on a dangerous journey.  What will it take to find his castle? Will she be able to break the spell? And how can she save her family when she isn't a warrior from an old village story? She's an ordinary girl, and her only companion is a mouse ...  A spellbinding fantasy full of magic and nature, and the distant howl of 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 first book in the captivating fantasy series for ages 9 to 13 - look out for THE GREEN WOLF RIDER ... RIDES AGAIN, coming autumn 2025