Toby Alone

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The author of this novel creates an immersive world, and there is betrayal, and occasional violence that may shock some readers. At its core is an ecological message that never becomes heavy, as it's interwoven with themes of courage, friendship and love. There's a satisfying, albeit rather abrupt cliffhanger conclusion that leaves readers, especially this one, eager to get hold of the sequel -- Jill R Bennett * Red Reading Hub * This book is great. It tells the story of Toby, who is escaping the authorities of the tree he lives in. The fact that Toby is tiny makes this book really interesting. Ants and weevils turn into giant monsters and the journey along a branch can take days. There's danger around the corner everywhere and Toby has to be careful who he can trust. The world of the tree can be compared to our Earth and the population is threatening the existence of the tree by using up its resources too much. * Toppsta Reviewer Aged 12 * We are real fans of The Borrowers so this story proved to be an up- dated and modern hit! Toby might be small but his adventures are huge. We loved the environmental moral which has woven throughout the story. A great read. * Toppsta Reviewer * A great adventure story with a tiny hero with massive courage that will win your heart. Wonderful plot and lovable characters really take you on an epic journey in a miniature world. Great for kids and adults alike as it is quite a grown up book in the fact that the text is quite small and intense with very few graphics, she is really enjoying it. * Toppsta Reviewer * At just 1.5mm tall Toby finds himself on an epic adventure in the oak tree, but he is alone as his parents have been imprisoned. A story that really captured our imagination. * Toppsta Reviewer *