132,588
edits
Changes
Toby and the Secrets of the Tree by Timothee de Fombelle (view source)
Revision as of 15:04, 25 August 2020
, 15:04, 25 August 2020no edit summary
{{infobox infobox1
|title= Toby and the Secrets of the Tree
|author= Timothee de Fombelle
|buy= Yes
|borrow= Yes
|pages=400
|publisher= Walker Books
|date= June 2009
|isbn=978-1406310146
|amazonukcover=<amazonuk>140631014X</amazonuk> |amazonusaznuk=140631014X|aznus=<amazonus>140631014X</amazonus>
}}
The environmental message of the first book is there, but as background. The hints and pointers, such as the growth of mosses and lichens on the tree, will mean a lot more if you have read the first book
One of the treats of both books is the illustrations by Francois Place. They're a delight, supplementing the story rather than just illustrating it. There's even a bonus 'cast picture' on the inside of the jacket cover, which ties in well with the map inside the cover of the first book. The book is translated from the original French by Sarah Ardizzone. Perhaps the highest complement compliment that I can pay her is to say that I would never have guessed.
Four and a half of our Bookbag stars from me, but if you haven't read the first part then you can deduct at least a half star from that.
I'd like to thank the publishers for sending a copy to The Bookbag. It's not been easy to pout my lip for over a year.
Did I mention that you really ought to read [[Toby Alone by Timothee de Fombelle|Toby Alone]] first? You might also like [[Victor and the Sun Orb by Amy Nielsen]].
{{amazontext|amazon=140631014X}} {{waterstonestextamazonUStext|waterstonesamazon=6506200140631014X}}
{{commenthead}}