The Forest and the Farm

by Vance Huxley

FBT review:

The Forest and the Farm by Vance Huxley is an indie fantasy book that will capture any reader's heart. Billi, the protagonist, is unique since he has one leg. When Rabbit, a three-legged Hound, arrives at the village, Billi is chosen to become a Hunter, leading him to explore the Forest and find friends in unexpected places. The pair shares a wordless song that allows them to sense each other's moods and warn of danger, making them crucial for hunting and protection in the Forest. However, when Billi's life takes an unexpected turn, he learns the importance of gifts, chasing, catching, and sparkuls as he welcomes others to his life. The story is light on magic but significant in heart, which will resonate with readers looking for stories that explore fitting in and intrinsically identifying oneself. Readers interested in indie books will appreciate this journey and world-building as it takes them on a storytelling discovery through a land that's both familiar and breathtakingly new. Discover The Forest and the Farm, an inspiring tale of defiance, friendship, and self-discovery.

Publisher Description:

Billi has always been different, and how could he not be? A man with one leg was uncommon enough. Then a three-legged Hound, Rabbit, came from the Forest and sat by his wheelchair, and he had to learn to be a Hunter. Paired for life, Hunters and Hounds are vital to their Village for hunting and protection in the Forest. They share a wordless song which allows them to know each other’s moods and warn of danger. Rules about the Farm and Forest keep the villagers safe – no living tree can be cut, and any man without a Hound is prey once in the Forest.

But an unexpected turn of events leads Billi into new territory. A solitary life evolves as he explores the Forest and finds friends in unlikely places. Now Billi must learn about gifts, chasing, catching and sparkuls as he includes others in his life. Light on magic, but big on heart, Billi’s story rings a chord with anyone who’s ever felt they don’t fit in.

Join Billi on a world-building journey through a land you almost feel you recognize that still has the ability to surprise you.