Set in wartime England in 1942, this book introduces Joe, a curious little boy and daydreamer. After hearing the air raid sirens, Joe goes home to find it gone. His home now in ruins, Joe sees a shard of light glowing from underneath the rubble. Going over to investigate he finds himself transported into another world, full of oddities, curious creatures and fantastical magical beings. Joe soon realises that everything is not as it seems and not everybody is to be trusted... Join Joe in his first of three adventures as he makes his journey through the Dark Forest.