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Toby and the Secrets of the Tree (Hardcover)

by Timothee de Fombelle (Author), Francois Place (Illustrator), Sarah Ardizzone (Translator)
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  • Hardcover: 400 pages
  • Publisher: Walker (1 Jun 2009)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 140631014X
  • ISBN-13: 978-1406310146
  • Product Dimensions: 21.6 x 13.8 x 3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 29,493 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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


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TobyÂ’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 it all. Leo Blue, once TobyÂ’s best friend, now his worst enemy, is holding Elisha prisoner, hunting the Grass People with merciless force, capturing all who stand in his way, inflicting a life of poverty and fear. But returning after several years among the Grass People, Toby will fight back. And this time heÂ’s not alone. A resistance is formingÂ… This eagerly anticipated sequel to the award-winning Toby Alone is a gripping conclusion to a new classic adventure story.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A big story set in a miniature world, 13 Oct 2009
By Bookworm (Kent, England) - See all my reviews
The is the second, and concluding, book in Timothee de Fombelle's fantastic adventures of Toby, a tiny hero who lives in "The Tree". As with the first book, this tiny world faces a range of issues we too are faced with in real life: Environmental worries, racial tension, misinformation, cover-ups, bullying, to name but a few. We left book one,Toby Alone with Toby in exile, still unsure of his parent's fate, and still facing great challenges, and I am pleased to say that this book sees the resolution of all of these, as well as some revelations as to Toby's true origins, whilst very satisfyingly tying up all the loose ends. I think for children this is particularly important - they need to know what happens to the characters they have come to care about.

This saga will appeal to 9 - 13 year olds the most, I think (although I enjoyed it very much too!). It did cross my mind that this could easily have been one, JKR style mammoth storybook, but on reflection I think the publishers have got it right. One very large book might have been intimidating, a series of lots of little ones (a la Lemony Snicket) would position it towards much younger children, so, on reflection, I think two "Toby" books to complete the story is perfect for its target market.

One thing I would say is that in both books I found it difficult to get my head around visualising the scale of these miniature people in their setting. My spatial imagination skills are obviously deficient!! In the end I just stopped trying, and enjoyed the story without focussing too much on scale. Yes, it is a criticism, but just like Toby, it's miniscule!
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