Toby and the Secrets of the Tree

By Timothee de Fombelle, Francois Place (illustrator), Sarah Ardizzone (translator)

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The second and final part of the thrilling adventure of heroism and friendship in an unforgettable miniature world.

Toby's world is under greater threat than ever before. A giant crater has been dug right into the centre of the Tree, moss and lichen invade the branches, and one tyrant controls…

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1 author picked Toby and the Secrets of the Tree as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Translated from the French children’s novel by Timothée de Fombelle, this sequel to Toby Alone is miles deeper in emotion and pathos than most books for children today.

Set in a civilization of minuscule people living in and around a tree, Toby and the Secrets of the Tree is an exploration of human nature at its best and worst, encapsulating what the essence and beauty of life truly is. This heartfelt little epic hit me at just the right time in my life, and the message of hope through intense trials is an uplifting one for anyone who has faced…

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