The Last Passenger
Published on 2. January 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
42 pages
978-1-7642181-0-8 (ISBN)
Description
After a storm shatters an ancient tree, Michael discovers a small, extraordinary creature hidden in its roots.
It is not like any animal Michael has ever known. Quiet and watchful, he is a guardian of the natural world - present in water, wind, soil, and living things.
As Michael learns the truth about his mysterious visitor, he begins to understand that some beings do not belong in one place, but everywhere at once.
The Last Passenger is a gentle, beautifully illustrated story about stewardship, loss, and the unseen forces that keep the world in balance.
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Person
Rob Morrison trained as a zoologist. He has been a TV science reporter on TV and radio for forty years, and written 54 books on science, many for children. He co-hosted the television program Curiosity Show, screened in 14 countries and now a hugely popular YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/@CuriosityShow). His memoir Curious Recollections records this 'golden era' of Australian TV. He has won two Eureka Prizes and many other national broadcasting and book awards and chaired various scientific organisations, including Adelaide and Monarto Zoos. He was the 2008 Senior Australian of the Year for South Australia.