The Unexpected Guest Chapter Book

Meet Feverfew, a brave double amputee war veteran, and Mugwort, a troubled troll struggling with his emotions. Together with the fairies, can Feverfew help reverse the damage Mugwort causes? Is there hope left for Tawny Owl Wood?

This chapter book contains 6,000 words and is perfect for young readers aged 7–12 years. Available in paperback.

When designing our chapter books, we considered the big leap children face moving from fully illustrated picture books to mostly black-and-white text with few or no pictures. We believe illustrations are essential for keeping young readers engaged, focused, and excited about reading and learning. By creating colourful, richly illustrated chapter books, we’ve successfully maintained children’s interest and fostered a genuine love for reading. That’s why our books truly stand head and shoulders above the rest.

Tawny Owl Wood chapter books offer a unique reading experience by bridging the gap between traditional picture books and longer-form fiction. Unlike many chapter books on the market, we continue to carry colour, rich illustration, and visual storytelling throughout the pages, helping to maintain engagement, confidence, and accessibility for young readers.

Designed to support children who may feel overwhelmed by heavily text-based books, our chapter stories are especially inclusive of neurodivergent readers and reluctant readers, allowing them to enjoy immersive storytelling without losing the comfort of visual connection. The continued illustrations help children interpret emotions, follow the story more easily, and remain emotionally connected to the characters and themes.

At the heart of every Tawny Owl Wood chapter book is our commitment to representation, emotional wellbeing, and ensuring children feel seen, heard, and included. Our stories challenge social boundaries through kindness, diversity, imagination, and authentic characters, creating books that children not only read, but truly connect with.