The Red Wind

First Published:
Australia, Penguin (June 28 2010)
 
 
In this captivating first book, two little creatures, brothers Zluty and Bily, live happily in their little house in the desert. Once a year Zluty journeys alone to the Great Forest to gather the essential nuts and herbs for the coming winter months. Every year Bily fears for his safety, and every year Zluty returns unharmed with tales of his adventures. Until one year, when a strange red wind sweeps across the land destroying every in its path...
 
A magical quest story about physical and metaphorical journeys, about family, and friendship, and accepting that change is a necessary part of life.
 
The Red Wind is the first book in a new trilogy. The Kingdom of the Lost.