In the Path of the Storm
Animals of Farthing Wood Series
The death of the Great Stag, leader of the deer of White Deer Park, leaves its inhabitants at the mercy of his successor Trey, a strong and fearsome stag who believes there is no room for the smaller animals in the nature reserve. The animals of Farthing Wood must fight for their right to stay in the White Deer Park nature reserve. Their chances seem small against the powerful Trey, until nature lends a hand on the night of the great storm.
Meanwhile, Tawny Owl grows tired of bachelorhood and decides to leave the park voluntarily in search of a mate.
About the Animals of Farthing Wood Series
Books in series order
- 1.The Animals of Farthing Wood(1979)
- 2.In the Grip of Winter(1981)
- 3.Fox's Feud(1982)
- 4.The Fox Cub Bold(1986)
- 5.The Siege of White Deer Park(1986)
- 6.In the Path of the Storm(1989)
- 7.Battle for the Park(1992)
- +Farthing Wood: The Adventure Begins(1994)
Reading age: 8+ years
This series should be read in order.
A group of forest animals unite to help each other to safety in this classic tale of tolerance, cooperation, survival, and friendship. When bulldozers enter Farthing Wood, the animals must escape before their homes are destroyed. They promise to stick together and protect each other — but then they get caught in a fire and nearly drown crossing a river. Will their pact hold?
This heart-warming — and at times sorrowful — story of friendship, resilience and kindness has captured the hearts of generations of children around the world, having been translated into sixteen different languages since it's publication in 1979. Environmental concerns and animal welfare issues are subtly highlighted, with an ultimately optimistic message about our ability to show compassion for the world around us.