As much as this is a charming tale about friendship and loyalty, it is also a deeply moving story about the refugee experience with a serious message to impart about power, wealth and war. It is about the journey we all take through life, about love and family, about resilience, about how we live in this world, and how we leave it. A.L. Kennedy's modern fable is all too relevant today. A magical, charming and deeply moving fable which will appeal to both adults and children.