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William Horwood’s Hyddenworld: Spring reviewed
One of the most eagerly anticipated releases of 2010 is Hyddenworld: Spring by William Horwood.
Famous and treasured for the 1980’s classic bestsellers, The Duncton Wood novels, about a civilisation of warring moles, Horwood’s work sparked a multitude of anthropomorphic spin-off tales and earned him a devoted fanbase.
Sixteen years after the sixth and final Duncton was published, Horwood introduces us to the world of the ‘hydden’: the little people existing on the borders of our world. The journey begins with Spring and an epic journey undertaken by two brave and captivating young heroes, who must cross into the Hyddenworld to save both worlds from environmental destruction.
Hyddenworld: Spring is the first of four books, to be published annually from 2010. Fantasy Book Review were very lucky to receive a signed proof a week ago and this is what we thought:
“William Horwood is a wonderful writer who, in Hyddenworld: Spring, has written a wonderful book, although I think the best may still be to come later in the series. It was a delight to read and I will not be alone in welcoming him back to the genre that has been poorer for his absence. Welcome back Mr. Horwood, you have been gone too long.”
Read the full review of William Horwood’s Hyddenworld: Spring
William Horwood is the author of the bestselling classic Duncton Wood and Wolves of Time series. William has returned to his hallmark fantasy in this epic series following the flow of the seasons. Spring is the first of four books. William lives and works in Oxford. He is currently working on the second book in the Hyddenworld series: Summer.
Posted: December 11th, 2009
Author: Lee
Categories: William Horwood
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