Zo and the Forest of Secrets

An evocative, atmospheric, and layered fantasy adventure set in the author’s home of Trinidad.

When Zo decides to run away from home, she isn’t scared; she knows the forest like the back of her hand, after all. But, as she journeys through the once-familiar landscape, she encounters terrifying creatures and a warped
version of the mythology of the island. With a beast on her heels, and a
mysterious abandoned facility at the heart of the forest drawing her in, can
Zo unravel the secrets of the forest before she is lost in them forever?

Selling Points:

• We will be supporting with a proof mailing and a huge PR campaign.
• Alake submitted to the Knights Of open submissions live chat in late
  2019, and since then has been working with Editorial Director Eishar Brar to develop her ground-breaking middle-grade fantasy adventure debut.
• The duology features unique characters, creatures, legends and landscapes from the Caribbean, re-imagined in an exciting, and at times futuristic, way.
• Proofs available from mid-February.
• Extensive PR and Marketing campaign plans.
• Teaching resources and POS will be available.
• UK book launch and tour (Covid-permitting).