Publisher's Synopsis
The Gnomes of Wigley Hall are back! This time it's the turn of Bron Blackthorn, son of Norman, to go off on adventures. In this funny, charming sequel to The Gnome Trilogy (The Great and the Small, A Trick of the Light, and The Time of the Rains), Jan McCarthy offers us hours of laughter - and food for thought - as Bron and his friend Modeste visit the far corners of the Earth. This exciting novel falls into the category of eco-magical realism: one of the most influential genres to come to the fore in the 21st century. Suitable for teenage readers as well as adults.