Toby Alone

Toby Alone introduces readers to Toby Lolness, a 13-year-old boy who is only 1.5 millimeters tall, living in a complex civilization within a giant oak tree. When his father, a brilliant scientist, uncovers a secret about the Tree's vital energy and refuses to share it with greedy developers, Toby's family is banished and his parents are imprisoned. Toby escapes and finds himself on the run, navigating betrayals, forming new alliances, and enduring incredible hardships in his quest to rescue his family and protect his world. This epic adventure explores themes of environmentalism, justice, loyalty, and resilience, making it a compelling read for children aged 7-11, particularly those ready for a longer, more complex narrative.

Translated into twenty-two languages. Toby Lolness may be just one and a half millimeters tall, but he’s the most wanted person in his world -- the world of the great oak Tree. Toby’s father has made a groundbreaking discovery: the Tree itself is alive, lowing with vital energy, and there may even be a world beyond it. Greedy developers itch to exploit this forbidden knowledge, risking permanent damage to their natural world. But Toby’s father has refused to reveal his findings, causing the family to be exiled to the lower branches. Only Toby has managed to escape -- but for how long? And how can he bear to leave his parents to their terrible fate?