From the award-winning, bestselling author of I Am Rebel, this brand-new adventure is perfect for fans of Percy Jackson, Michael Morpurgo and Wild Robot.

Family secrets, a kingdom in danger, the adventure of a lifetime for two brothers and their horse . . .

‘Small Wonder’: that was what Tick’s grandfather always called him. He taught Tick a lot of things: how to take care of himself; how to take care of his little brother, Leaf; how to take care of their horse, Pebble. But Grandfather is no longer around . . .

So when the family home is under suddenly threat, it’s on Tick to put everything he’s learned into practice and protect his family, by taking them on a quest filled with danger. Because it’s not just their home at risk; enemies are invading the whole land. He has only six moons to get to Kings’ Keep and warn their ruler . . .

Travelling through forests and mountains, encountering bandits and rogue knights along the way, the journey is not an easy one. But Tick is determined to honour his grandfather’s last advice – Make it count, Small Wonder. . .

‘Ross is one of the finest storytellers writing for young readers today’ – Phil Earle, author of When the Sky Falls

‘A thunderous, galloping thrill ride of a read’ – Piers Torday, author of The Last Wild series


‘A big-hearted, arrow-sharp story’ – Emma Carroll, author of Frost Hollow

"A big-hearted, arrow-sharp epic of a story. It’s small wonder Ross is such a firm favourite with booksellers and readers alike." - Emma Carroll, author of FROST HOLLOW

"A thunderous, galloping thrill ride of a read, written from the heart. Everything Ross Montgomery touches turns to classic." - Piers Torday

"The pace never lets up and this is a book children will be reading under the cover with a torch. It is even better than I am Rebel, Montgomery’s most recent novel, which was crowned Waterstone’s Children’s Book of the Year." - The Bookseller

"A tale of bravery and strength in adversity that will surely set hearts racing." - Sam Copeland

"Pacy, thrilling, tense, and brilliantly written. This is a classic adventure story that is also fresh and exciting. Ross Montgomery goes from strength to strength with every new book." - Katya Balen