Frightened by the strange noises emanating from the forest, Pierre takes off to find his friend, Michel. Despite the distractions of the school bully and the rising tension and violence leading up to World War II, Pierre and Michel are consumed by the mysteries that call to them from the forest surrounding their rural town of Château-de-l'Agly in the south of France. How far will they go to discover whether what awaits them in the darkness is friend or foe? Based on true historical events and written almost entirely in the present tense, it is the perfect easy reader for second or third year French students (A2 on the CEFR scale, or Intermediate-Low on the ACTFL scale.) Le labyrinthe secret is a compelling story written in comprehensible language for learners to develop reading fluency independently or in teacher-directed classes. Includes a glossary.