Abandoned in the forest as a baby, Lump is adopted by a witch and grows up knowing nothing but love.
He is nursed by a bear, waited on by a djinn and has only a cat to talk to. The forest is full of protecting magic but Lump must grow up and needs to find his way in the world and whether he has any magical powers of his own.
A stunning story full of myth, magic and mystery as well some very human characteristics.
Presents a tale of approval and tolerance, or lack of it, in society. This book presents the story of a boy's difficult journey to adulthood, his craving for the magical powers of his mother and his search for love and acceptance, set against the backdrop of a world of magic.