"On Our Shelves Now" means it is in our store. "Usually Ships in 1 - 5 days" means we don't have it now, but we can get it for you quickly. "Not Readily Available" means the title is harder to come by. Please contact us for details.

Description


Now in paperback! A Lilliputian world. A tree under threat. A boy hunted by his own people must protect his father's secrets in a gripping and witty eco-adventure.

Toby Lolness may be just one and a half millimeters tall, but he’s the most wanted person in his world—the world of the great oak Tree. Toby’s father has made a groundbreaking discovery: the Tree itself is alive, flowing with vital energy, and there may be a world beyond it. Greedy developers itch to exploit this knowledge, risking permanent damage to their natural world. Toby’s family has been exiled to the lower branches, and only Toby has managed to escape—but for how long? And how can he bear to leave his parents to their terrible fate?

About the Author


Timothée de Fombelle is a much-admired French playwright. TOBY ALONE, highly acclaimed in France, is the first of a two-part series and has won numerous awards.

François Place has illustrated many books and is also a renowned author in his own right. With TOBY ALONE, he has once again allowed his art true expression.

Praise for Toby Alone…


"An adventurous fable stars a minuscule hero facing massive ordeals. . . .
Witty, original, and devastatingly entertaining." — Kirkus Reviews - Starred review

Product Details ISBN-10: 0763648159
ISBN-13: 9780763648152
Published: Candlewick, 02/09/2010
Pages: 400
Language: English
Recommended Reading Level Minimum Age: 9
Maximum Age: 12
Minimum Grade Level: 4th Grade
Maximum Grade Level: 7th Grade