Into That Forest Hardcover – September 3, 2013

Because a suspension of disbelief is required to appreciate this book, and because I'm not usually a fan of "fantasy" novels, I had doubts when beginning to read it. But I was soon swept up in this fascinating work about two young girls and their saviors, a pair of Tasmanian Tigers. The first-person narrative and unique manner of speech (attributed to the girls' loss of the English language during their time with the tigers) cease to become off-putting almost immediately and actually become endearing (at least to me).This book is an adventure story, a love story, a story of loss and sorrow, and a. highly imaginative tale which succeeds on all levels. I read it in two days, slowed down by the need to sleep, and loved every minute of it.If you are intrigued by the possibility of humans living in intimacy with wild animals and being cared for by them, do yourself a favor and read this book. It will educate you (check out Wikipedia on Tasmanian Tigers), enchant you, and move you. Highly recommended.

I ordered "Into That Forest" knowing it was different that most of the books I read. Even though it was an obvious work of fiction, the author made the girls seem real and that the tigers could have raised them. The story was sad, but parts were funny and warming. The hunting by the tigers and girls were exciting and I could imagine if you were starving a "fresh kill" wouldn't be bad. Also the role reversals where the girls helped the tigers as well as the tigers helping the girls was fitting. The way it was written also helped in the "real" story idea. Hannah never learned to read or talk well, in fact she learned "tiger talk" and had to relearn English. That showed and made her endearing.

I wasn't expecting to enjoy this book but it was sad and sweet together. I was impressed with how these girls managed to survive in the forest with tigers who should have eaten them but instead became more of a family. What an adventure for these young girls both happy and sad. A well written story.

Hannah and Becky are lost emotionally and geographically when a boat ride from a picnic goes awry. The girls are taken in by Tasmanian Tiger couple and the girls learn to hunt, live and communicate with their tiger family. I was mesmerized by the story of the girls living with the tigers, how they learned to hunt, the passion they all had for the hunt and the family they became - human and dangerous animal. I was fascinated by how the girls adapted to their new lifestyle and how eventually the became less 'human' while still maintaining their 'humanity', The book became disappointing when the girls left the tigers. I do understand that at some point the girls would have to leave the tigers behind in order for them to survive since the tigers were so heavily hunted. I think the book would have earned 4 stars for me if their time in the wilderness had been prolonged. Overall, a good, quick read. Great for young adults to explore the themes of friendship, loyalty, love, humanity and empathy.

This is a beautifully written book and an engaging story. Nowra creates a unique voice with which to narrate the tale of two girls who become the 'cubs' of a pair of Tasmania tigers after losing their parents. It's not your typical YA novel dealing with teen issues. I'd liken it to Mark Haddon's 'Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime' in the sense that the only reason it seems to have been categorised YA is that it has young people as protagonists. I would highly recommend it for both teens and adults.

This story was beautifully written. The writer writes similarly to Newberry Award winning Robert Newton Peck. Two girls survive in the jungle after being adopted by a family of Tasmanian tigers. What I loved was how the voices of the characters were consistently true to the time and place so that one could immerse one's self into the book and not be jarred by modern language. If you dislike eating meat, you may not like the book as much. I found the descriptions of what the girls ate and how they felt about it disturbing but exactly what one might expect. I have found a new author to enjoy and am very grateful to have read this book. I would recommend it to teens and adults.

From the very first words til the very end, its gripping and surreal. It truly was a captivating read. It is a story that while seems impossible is so filled with specifics that you can't hardly imagine it to be anything but true. Wow, really.

I really enjoyed this book. Such an off-the-wall premise for a book for someone like me who, well, doesn't live in the outback. I simply loved the characters, all of them, especially the "tigers". They were so frustrating at times, but that's a good thing. That tells me that I'm fully vested in the story. And I truly was. It was, for me, the kind of book I either had to force myself to put down so I could get a few hours of sleep before work, or I fell asleep while reading because my exhaustion finally won the fight. I highly recommend it for anyone looking for something inspired, a great deviation from the more mainstream-fiction rut we sometimes find ourselves in.