The Animals of Farthing Wood facts for kids
For the television series, see The Animals of Farthing Wood (TV series). For the book, see The Animals of Farthing Wood (book).
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| Author | Colin Dann |
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| Illustrator | Jacqueline Tettmar |
| Cover artist | Frances Broomfield |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's, Fantasy novel |
| Publisher | Heinemann (UK), Goodchild (U.S.) |
| Published | 12 November 1979 |
| Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
The Animals of Farthing Wood is a series of books about a group of woodland animals. It originated with the 1979 book, The Animals of Farthing Wood, by Colin Dann, and was followed by six sequels and a prequel by Dann. An animated Animals of Farthing Wood television series based on the books aired in the 1990s, created by the European Broadcasting Union.
The books tell the story of a group of woodland animals whose home has been paved over by developers. They learn of a nature reserve, White Deer Park, where they will be safe, and undertake to make the journey together. They form an Oath, promising to protect one another and overcome their natural instincts until they reach their destination.
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