David Fickling Books published this book on May 10th and sent me this copy for review (thank you). It's available as a hardcover or an ebook. You can purchase a copy at your local bookstore now.
This reminds me more of an old-fashioned fairy tale than a modern day novel and that's actually its charm. Noah is a naive young man who thinks the big outside world must be more exciting than staying home with his parents and doing chores. But he runs away with no money, no plans, and the villages he passes through aren't friendly.
The third village he visits has an odd tree in it and he stops to look it over. While sitting on the bench, a dachshund and donkey stop to visit - and they can speak! This is the start of a wondrous adventure for Noah.
Noah meets an old man in the toy shop in the village and he chats with him. The stories the old man tells teach Noah (and perhaps you) about people and consequences in life choices. This is a book with a gentle message.
I really enjoyed this read. Why not pick up a copy for a young one you know and share some magic with them?
If you'd like to win my ARC, leave a comment here on the blog and then email me at info @ bookfaerie.com (take the spaces out) with your name AND address. I'll pick a winner in about a week.
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Put my name in the hat! Would love to read this to Drew!
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