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Forest Born (The Books of Bayern, #4)

Shannon Hale
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Forest Born (The Books of Bayern, #4)

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2009

Book Brief

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Shannon Hale

Forest Born (The Books of Bayern, #4)

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2009
Book Details
Pages

389

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Bayern • Medieval Fantasy World

Publication Year

2009

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

Lexile Level

800L

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Super Short Summary

Forest Born by Shannon Hale follows Rin, a young girl with a unique connection to the forest. As Rin embarks on a journey to find her place in the world, she encounters challenges that test her abilities and her sense of identity. This tale is part of Hale's Bayern series, continuing the adventures in a beautifully constructed fantasy world.

Reviews & Readership

4.4

28,477 ratings

74%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Shannon Hale's Forest Born captivates readers with its enchanting prose and complex characters. Positive feedback highlights the lush, immersive world-building and Rin's personal growth journey. Some critiques mention a slower plot pace and less action compared to earlier books in the series. The novel's emotional depth and thematic richness, however, are consistently praised.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Forest Born (The Books of Bayern, #4)?

Readers who would enjoy Forest Born by Shannon Hale typically appreciate fantasy novels with strong, complex female protagonists. Fans of Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine and The Goose Girl by Shannon Hale will find this book appealing, as it offers a similar blend of magic, adventure, and heartfelt character development.

4.4

28,477 ratings

74%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

389

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Bayern • Medieval Fantasy World

Publication Year

2009

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

Lexile Level

800L

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