Three tiny, ancient beings – Moss, Burnet and Cumulus – set out to find more of their kind when their ash tree home is destroyed. Harrison’s fine debut for children recalls BB’s ‘Little Grey Men’ and ‘Down the Bright Stream’ in its rich evocation of nature and t mysterious beings at its heart. Ages 6-8.
By Ash, Oak and Thorn
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