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Map of The Purple Woods

Map of The Purple Woods


The Log Portal

  When Kellen goes through the little door in his closet, he is transported to The Purple Woods.  The entrance is through a large tree trunk that was nicknamed ‘The Log Portal’.  This is were the majority of Kellen’s adventures begin. 

The Granola Bar Tree

  The granola bar tree grows granola bars instead of fruit.  It looks much like a typical apple tree otherwise.  Kellen and his friends often stop here to have a snack when they are out hiking on the trails.

The Blankie Tree

  When the woodland creatures in The Purple Woods want to get soft snuggly blankets, they go to the Blankie tree.  This unusual tree grows blankets from its branches all year round.  The riverside raccoons, George and Stinky live in the tree.  

Regions

  The Purple Woods is divided into four regions: Cozy forest, Shadow Forest, Forxwood Forest, and Griza Forest.

The Field Mice Underground Base

  Nobody really knows what goes on in the underground base.  The field mice keep the entrance guarded and only those with top secret clearence are allowed to enter.  There are many nighttime reports of strange flying objects and lights in the sky over the base.

Ted the Bear's House

  Ted the bear lives in a small cabin where he grows tea.  He is an absolute connoisseur when it comes to all things related to tea.  Ted often invites friends over for four o’clock tea, complete with little sandwiches and cookies!

Joe the Sky Pig and the Sleepy Sheep

  Joe the Sky Pig lives on top of Thunder Mountain with the Sleepy Sheep.  Joe is someone who knows a little bit about everything that goes on in The Purple Woods.  Many of the forest creatures come to visit Joe to ask for his advice.  When Joe is not tending to his herd of Sleepy Sheep, he enjoys skiing in the Ice Cream Mountains.