Can't remember title or author of book

[molliemoo]

Any avid readres out there?? I read a book last year and I now want to buy it for my bro but can't remember the title or the author. It has a red cover with a picture of a tree on the front and it is about a boy whose Mum or Dad dies and he went to live with a relative. In his new home, he thought that the books were talking to him and then entered a fantasy under world where there were lots of fairytale stuff like wolves and wood cutters. Not sure if it is adult fiction or a cross over teen one. Would be really happy if anyone knows the title or author!

[JaneiteMightBite]

Here I think.

[molliemoo]

Wow how quick are you!!!!!
Thanks

[JaneiteMightBite]

Did I get it right?

Must admit, I was disappointed by it - only bought it because of the gorgeous cover.

[HumphreyCobbler]

I liked it despite feeling it was rather flatly written.