The Sasswood Chronicles

The Sasswood Chronicles: The Moonstone Acorn

- Book Description

When the ancient Moonstone Acorn arrives in the Heart of Sasswood, the forest needs help... and not just in a dramatic, pause-for-effect kind of way.

Queen Mabpie (a magpie monarch with a crown made from ring pulls and a talent for high-pitched outrage) is furious. And when Mabpie is furious, someone will be blamed. Usually Sir Twitchtail, her loyal but frequently flustered squirrel companion.

Realising the Acorn could signal the end of Sasswood itself, Mabpie and Twitchtail summon the five Rootcallers-legendary defenders of the realm who were absolutely not ready for this level of responsibility before breakfast.

Meet:

• Bartholomew, a hedgehog in odd socks with a fondness for shiny things and naps
• Mervyn, a blind mole who insists he's reading even when the book is upside-down
• Thistle, a no-nonsense pine marten with a love of tools and little patience for drama
• Winn, a gentle field mouse with a big heart and unexpected courage
• Elder Fernwhistle, a stag with questionable memory, excellent biscuits, and delightfully wonky antlers

Together, they must uncover the truth behind the acorn, navigate a series of enchanted obstacles (some of which may involve jam), and find their strength as a team-before Sasswood becomes nothing more than a memory whispered in the leaves.

Full of woodland magic, sarcastic humour, unexpected friendships and just a pinch of peril, The Moonstone Acorn is the first in the beloved Sasswood Chronicles series-a heartwarming, whimsical fantasy for fans of talking animals, enchanted forests, and biscuits with mysterious properties.