Toby Alone
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4.6 • 8 Ratings
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- $11.99
Publisher Description
Toby Lolness is just one and a half millimetres tall, and he’s the most wanted person in his world, the Great Oak Tree. When Toby’s father makes a ground-breaking discovery, tapping into the very heart of the Tree’s energy, he also realizes that exploiting it could permanently damage their world. Refusing to reveal the secret of his invention to an enraged community, the family is exiled. But one man is determined to get hold of the forbidden knowledge ... and his plan is to destroy the Tree. Now Toby's parents have been imprisoned and sentenced to death. Only Toby has managed to escape, but for how long?
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
The impressive debut novel from French playwright de Fombelle deftly weaves mature political commentary, broad humor and some subtle satire into a thoroughly enjoyable adventure. The people of the Tree are two millimeters tall or less, but their society mimics ours. Industrialists keep digging holes, politicians play dirty games and scientists conduct research to discover the nature of the world in which they live. Toby Lolness, the son of a renowned scientist, is forced to become a fugitive when his father's discoveries reveal the dangers presented by the continued development of the Tree. Toby's story is revealed in flashbacks as he runs from the cronies of Joe Mitch, a builder who has rapidly become a political powerhouse. Mitch's machinations have turned the Tree into a totalitarian society in which reading and writing are banned, and only Toby remains free to try to rescue his parents and bring down Mitch and his crew. It's hard not to see some of the book's antecedents the Borrowers, the Littles, etc. but de Fombelle has built a unique world with a fully developed social and political structure. Ages 9 up.
Customer Reviews
Amazing, full of twists!
Toby Lolness is a boy 1mm tall, who goes on a great big adventure in the tree. He meets Elisha, Leo, Joe Mitch, and tons of other characters. Who can he trust? He’s on the hunt.
Overall this book is a REAL page turner. The style of writing is unique and immaculate. First it goes back in time, and then back to the start. We are reading this in year four and can’t wait to see what happens at the end.
Great book. Toby comes up with great cheeky plans that will give you a giggle. He’s really smart!
So for every bookworm around the globe, try this book! You won’t regret it! :)
Toby Alone is Awesome!
I am in Year 4 absolutely love Toby Alone! Toby is a only few millimetres tall but his adventures are much bigger than him! Our class is reading it and i can’t wait to see the
ending! I recommend this book for people 9 and up.
Toby Alone
Imagine being 2 millimetres tall and living in a tree with people trying to kill you or some who are very close to you. This is the best book I have ever known although it might be a bit long.There are many bomb shells and adventures with Toby and his friends and arch enemies. I recommend this book as well! :)