Book Description
for The Legend Begins by Isobelle Carmody
From The United States Board on Books for Young People (USBBY)
Little Fur embarks on an adventure to save her beloved trees from the hu man tree burners. Being such a small individual who is part elf and part troll, she wonders how she can make a difference in a human world she struggles to understand. With the danger of the earth spirit being destroyed along with her own life, she searches for answers with the help of a pony, a crow, two cats, and an owl. Using her own talents and wits, she discovers the answers to her problems reside in her ability and willingness to take action. Author Iso belle Carmody was awarded the 1993 CBC Book of the Year Award, 1994 Chil dren’s Peace Literature Award for The Gathering , and the Patricia Wrightson Prize for Children’s Literature in the 2001 NSW Premier’s Literary Awards. dld
Originally published as The Legend of Little Fur by Penguin Australia, in 2005.