'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 suddenly under 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 King's Keep and warn their ruler . . .

Travelling through forests and mountains, encoutnering bandits and rogue knights along the way, the journey is not an easy one. But Tick is determined to honour is grandfather's last advice – Make it count, small wonder. . .