This series transports readers to an enchanted forest where myth and reality intertwine. Two children venture into a realm teeming with magical creatures, from mischievous pixies and cunning sprites to formidable trolls and shadowy beings. They must navigate treacherous dangers and hidden agendas within this untamed wilderness. It's a captivating adventure of courage and discovery in a land that defies human understanding.
Samuel Blink is the hero of this story, but he doesn't know it yet. He hasn't the slightest clue Martha will disappear into Shadow Forest. A forest full of one-eyed trolls, the sinister huldre-folk, deadly Truth Pixies and a witch who steals shadows.
Every troll child dreads being sent to the Betterer. The Betterer is the most evil troll in Shadow Forest who loves to punish his fellow trolls for their grubby and stupid habits in lots of horrible ways. When one troll boy escapes the forest to be with his favourite human, Samuel Blink, the Betterer is not very happy.