{"product_id":"2026200015922-secondhand-lord-of-the-forest","title":"Lord Of The Forest","description":"\u003cp\u003eEdition: First ed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good\u003cbr\u003eJacket: Worn\/faded, no tears\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good\u003cbr\u003eCondition remarks: Good copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeep in the ancient heart of the English countryside, where the oaks grow vast and the shadows run long, Lord of the Forest by 'BB' — the beloved pen name of naturalist and author Denys Watkins-Pitchford — tells the epic life story of Bunting, a mighty oak tree, and the wild creatures who shelter, hunt, and live within its great canopy across the passing centuries. Rich with the sights, sounds, and rhythms of the natural world, this classic of British children's literature presents an immersive, almost mythic portrait of woodland life, chronicling the fox, the badger, the owl, and countless other inhabitants who call the ancient forest home. Illustrated with stunning black-and-white artwork by Watkins-Pitchford himself — working under his own name as F.R.S.A., A.R.C.A. — the book blends meticulous naturalist observation with an evocative, lyrical prose style that has enchanted generations of young readers.\n\nA landmark in nature writing for children, Lord of the Forest stands as a testament to BB's lifelong devotion to the British countryside and its vanishing wild places, carrying themes of time, endurance, and the intricate web of life that connects all living things. Watkins-Pitchford's dual role as both author and illustrator gives the work a rare, unified vision — one that is at once intimate and sweeping in its scope. For readers who have ever felt the pull of the wild wood and wondered what secrets lie beyond its shadowed edge, this is a book that will never quite let them go.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49203265011931,"sku":"2026200015922-SECONDHAND","price":110.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/f66b73b6-18ef-4c2a-929d-8216416e8a75.png?v=1788146878","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200015922-secondhand-lord-of-the-forest","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}