Beyond the Deepwoods by Paul Stewart

If you like gross creatures, fabulous monsters, and nick of time rescues the story of Twig's adventures in the Deepwoods is for you. Sent away from his wood troll family to stay with his cousin, he "strays off the path" and is surrounded by danger. He is attacked by flesh eating trees, captured by various kinds of goblins and befriended by a giant bear. The adventure is never ending, and the descriptions of the various beasts are filled with slime, large fangs, and other threats. The first in The Edge Chronicles series, it is sure to interest fantasy fans who like excitement and outlandish creatures. The audiobook version is narrated by Clive Mantle. Beyond the Deepwoods by Paul Steward. Illustrations by Chris Riddell. Listening Library, Random House, 2005.