Discover the incredible power of the circle of life in this unforgettable story about a leaf in autumn.
The seasons have changed, and Keith is the last leaf on the big oak tree. When his friend Tod the blackbird suggests he might want to float down and join his fellow leaves on the ground, Keith refuses. Why should he, when he’s happy where he is? But when he learns how everything is connected in one big ecosystem, Keith thinks it might finally be time to take the ride of his life . . .
Read the story written by Private Eye cartoonist Mike Barfield, and then learn all about how each character in the story contributes to the oak tree’s ecosystem in a beautiful non-fiction section.
Kids will love this hilarious fairy tale adventure packed with clever twists, familiar characters and page-turning fun.
The second book in a fabulous new magical, middle-grade series filled with adventure, wonder and wildness,
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Mike Barfield is a comic writer, cartoonist, poet and performer with 25 years' experience. He has worked in TV, radio, books, newspapers and magazines - as well as schools, libraries, museums and bookshops.
More about Mike BarfieldMomoko Abe was born in Japan and has been drawing ever since she can remember. Aged 20, pursuing her passion for visual storytelling, she came to the UK to study filmmaking, and still works in the TV and film industry alongside her illustration work. In 2018, Momoko was picked for the Bookseller 's New Talent Illustration Showcas e More about Momoko Abe
