- Paperback: 182 pages
- Publisher: iUniverse (19 Jun 2008)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0595495885
- ISBN-13: 978-0595495887
- Product Dimensions: 21.6 x 14 x 1.1 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 2,244,306 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The trees of Southcrop have made a striking discovery-one that could change the world for all their kind. But they are trapped in a forest fragment and face destruction from human sprawl. They cannot spread their new-found gift across the land.
Then Auja, a young oak, finds little Fur amongst her branches. Fur is a legendary creature not seen for a thousand years, a single intelligent being emerged from a colony of caterpillars. Fur is small and meek and slow, but can travel through the forest and talk with trees. Auja persuades the reluctant Fur to help.
Fur embarks on a desperate quest to find the source of all tree power-the mysterious Riverside Farm. Here he must gather the trees' great treasure and carry it across Oak River to the forests of Deep Sky.
Fur's long trek is fraught with peril as he races to reach Riverside Farm before it is destroyed. Ghoulish enemies hunt him while machines wreak their deadly havoc. Yet Fur's journey is one of enlightenment as he learns about the ecology of his world, the threat of the human species, and finally, the secret of his existence.
About the Author
Lorne Rothman holds a PhD in zoology and studied ecology at the Universities of Toronto, British Columbia, and Alberta. He lives in mid-town Toronto with his wife, two daughters, and two cats under the canopy of one of the finest stands of old growth oak in the city.
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Auja, a young oak, discovers that humans are trashing their world and without help from someone, the forest of Southcrop will wither and die. In her leaves, she comes across a crawler (caterpillar) not seen for thousands of years. He calls himself Fur. For Auja, and the future of her forest, Fur is the answer to their dreams. But it's a long, tough and dangerous world out there for such a meek, little thing that is both a single intelligent being, and a whole colony of caterpillars at once. With the help of the trees' Southcrop Vision, they are able to communicate with each other, and help Fur on a quest he must undertake to save the forest. He must reach Riverside Farm before it is destroyed to pass on the knowledge of the trees, and a special gift, of which even little Fur does not fully understand at the time. Nor does he realise how special he is.
Southcrop Forest is one of those books that I kept stopping to say to my husband, "Did you know...?", which I know is very annoying when you are not the person reading the book, but I just can't help myself sometimes, and I needed to share this as I read! It's cleverly written, in that is is a story about a Tent caterpillar on a mission, talking trees that can communicate with Southcrop Vision, and other insects, birds and animals - each with their own distinct personalities. I could easily picture this as one of those cute animated Disney films, where they try to keep the cartoon characters true to their natural characters, but with the additional "human" ability to talk and act cute at the same time. Not always as easy to do in a book and can sometimes come out very forced, but not in Southcrop Forest. Yet, with all its cuteness, it is also sad, and acts as a huge slap in the face - a reality wake-up call - where the message is clear - we are destroying our beautiful and wonderful Earth. As you know, we need trees, they reduce carbon dioxide and give us oxygen, and like all the tiniest, seemingly insignificant creatures that surround us, they all have a purpose and play a big part in our survival. What are we doing for them?
This book is a must for anyone interested in nature, ecology and the environment and, of course a fun read about the interdependence of various life systems in our world. It's not all cuteness and smiles, nature has a terrible way of being cruel to be kind when it comes down to survival of the fittest. Does Fur complete his quest, and fulfill his dream of flying high up in the sky near the warm sun? I'm not telling. You'll have to read it to find out.
Southcrop Forest is one of those books that I kept stopping to say to my husband, "Did you know...?", which I know is very annoying when you are not the person reading the book, but I just can't help myself sometimes, and I needed to share this as I read! It's cleverly written, in that is is a story about a Tent caterpillar on a mission, talking trees that can communicate with Southcrop Vision, and other insects, birds and animals - each with their own distinct personalities. I could easily picture this as one of those cute animated Disney films, where they try to keep the cartoon characters true to their natural characters, but with the additional "human" ability to talk and act cute at the same time. Not always as easy to do in a book and can sometimes come out very forced, but not in Southcrop Forest. Yet, with all its cuteness, it is also sad, and acts as a huge slap in the face - a reality wake-up call - where the message is clear - we are destroying our beautiful and wonderful Earth. As you know, we need trees, they reduce carbon dioxide and give us oxygen, and like all the tiniest, seemingly insignificant creatures that surround us, they all have a purpose and play a big part in our survival. What are we doing for them?
This book is a must for anyone interested in nature, ecology and the environment and, of course a fun read about the interdependence of various life systems in our world. It's not all cuteness and smiles, nature has a terrible way of being cruel to be kind when it comes down to survival of the fittest. Does Fur complete his quest, and fulfill his dream of flying high up in the sky near the warm sun? I'm not telling. You'll have to read it to find out.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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It calls itself Fur but we humans would all define this entity as a colony of tent caterpillars. Unique in its own right, Fur can communicate with trees. The trees have been waiting for such an animal which they call Rune. Now, it is their only hope.
Southcrop Forest is in imminent danger. Natural patterns that withstood the tests of time have changed. Man destroys whole forests seemingly without effort. Now, Fur must make his way on a perilous journey to bring the secret of Southcrop Forest across Oak River to the forest of Deep Sky.
Southcrop Forest is unique in that the story is told from the point of Fur, a colony of tent caterpillars. Being so new, Fur knows nothing of the world and its dangers. Yet, it courageously continues its quest long after most beings would lose hope.
Southcrop Forest is in imminent danger. Natural patterns that withstood the tests of time have changed. Man destroys whole forests seemingly without effort. Now, Fur must make his way on a perilous journey to bring the secret of Southcrop Forest across Oak River to the forest of Deep Sky.
Southcrop Forest is unique in that the story is told from the point of Fur, a colony of tent caterpillars. Being so new, Fur knows nothing of the world and its dangers. Yet, it courageously continues its quest long after most beings would lose hope.
Format:Paperback
Southcrop Forest takes the reader into the natural world like few other books have before. It is told through the 'eyes' of the Southcrop Trees and the colony of crawlers who calls itself Fur. Southcrop Forest is under threat from deforestation by the rollers (man) and have to protect both themselves and their gift of Southcrop Vision before it is too late. To do so they need to pass on their gift to the surrounding forests from which they have been isolated by the man trails and false rock (roads and tarmac). Enter Fur, a special colony of crawlers that is able to communicate with the trees and who agrees to take the journey across the forest, trails and rivers to deliver their gift to the rest of the tree world.
Rothman has captured the essence of forest life beautifully through his characters and their stories and visions, with each coming across as real as the trees themselves. The characters each suit their respective species perfectly and Rothman has obviously spent a lot of time studing not only the ecology of woodlands but also the characteristics of individual species themselves and given them personalities to suit.
Fur's journey through the forest also takes the reader on a journey of their own through the forest of Southcrop and beyond and illustrates the diversity and variety of life and death that can be found in any woodland on earth, if you just look for it. In doing so it illustrates what is being lost at the hands of man without any thought or consideration to what woodlands and other habitats do to keep the planet suitable for all life, including our own. Despite this the book is not preachy and it doesn't force the message through, it is simply told through the varied eyes of the forest and it is up to the reader whether they take note or not.
This book reminded me of The Animals of Farthing Wood by Colin Dann and as this was my favourite childhood book (and still is), this is meant as a huge compliment. Rothman has told the story of mankind's relationship with nature in a similar way through the eyes of the natural world itself. A thoroughly enjoyable read and one that I am certain to read again
Rothman has captured the essence of forest life beautifully through his characters and their stories and visions, with each coming across as real as the trees themselves. The characters each suit their respective species perfectly and Rothman has obviously spent a lot of time studing not only the ecology of woodlands but also the characteristics of individual species themselves and given them personalities to suit.
Fur's journey through the forest also takes the reader on a journey of their own through the forest of Southcrop and beyond and illustrates the diversity and variety of life and death that can be found in any woodland on earth, if you just look for it. In doing so it illustrates what is being lost at the hands of man without any thought or consideration to what woodlands and other habitats do to keep the planet suitable for all life, including our own. Despite this the book is not preachy and it doesn't force the message through, it is simply told through the varied eyes of the forest and it is up to the reader whether they take note or not.
This book reminded me of The Animals of Farthing Wood by Colin Dann and as this was my favourite childhood book (and still is), this is meant as a huge compliment. Rothman has told the story of mankind's relationship with nature in a similar way through the eyes of the natural world itself. A thoroughly enjoyable read and one that I am certain to read again
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