A Mystery in the Forest

by Susanna Isern

Published 15 September 2020
"This lovely book about forgiveness shows that friendship can form even in the most unlikely situations." -Kirkus Starred Review


A deer who cooks the best pies in the forest.
A missing recipe book.
An unsolved mystery.
The delightful characters from the hugely successful book The Lonely Mailman return, in a charming tale that invites readers to think about the emotional impact of jealousy, the importance of empathy, and the ability to forgive.

The Lonely Mailman

by Susanna Isern

Published 20 February 2017
"A loving tribute to problemsolvers, quarrel menders, and peacemakers." -Kirkus Reviews.

Each day, the old mailman faithfully delivers special letters to the forest animals. But the mailman has never received any letters of his own. Then one day everything changes. This touching story of friendship and love will delight readers and letter writers of all ages.

Guided Reading Level: M, Lexile Level: 710L

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