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The Magic Faraway Tree: The Story of the Film
Discover the magic! This incredible story is based on the movie written by Simon Farnaby (a writer of Paddington 2 and Wonka) and inspired by Enid Blyton's The Magic Faraway Tree.
When Fran's mum loses her big city job, her parents move the whole family to a ramshackle barn on the edge of a wood. It's bad enough that they've had to downsize, but now their phones have no signal and they actually have to interact with nature!
But then they stumble across the Faraway Tree, meet all those who live there, including Silky the fairy, Moonface and Saucepan Man, and discover magical worlds. Are you ready to visit the Land of Goodies and the Land of Birthdays with them?
The movie features an exceptional cast including Andrew Garfield and Claire Foy as the parents, Nicola Coughlan as beloved woodland fairy Silky, Nonso Anozie as Moonface, Jessica Gunning as Dame Washalot, Dustin Demri-Burns as Saucepan Man, Mark Heap as Mr. Oom Boom Boom, Oliver Chris as Mr. Watzisname, Rebecca Ferguson as Dame Snap, Jennifer Saunders as the kids' ruthless Grandma, and Sirs Lenny Henry, Michael Palin and Simon Russell Beale as a trio of mystical wise men from the Land of Know-Alls.
When Fran's mum loses her big city job, her parents move the whole family to a ramshackle barn on the edge of a wood. It's bad enough that they've had to downsize, but now their phones have no signal and they actually have to interact with nature!
But then they stumble across the Faraway Tree, meet all those who live there, including Silky the fairy, Moonface and Saucepan Man, and discover magical worlds. Are you ready to visit the Land of Goodies and the Land of Birthdays with them?
The movie features an exceptional cast including Andrew Garfield and Claire Foy as the parents, Nicola Coughlan as beloved woodland fairy Silky, Nonso Anozie as Moonface, Jessica Gunning as Dame Washalot, Dustin Demri-Burns as Saucepan Man, Mark Heap as Mr. Oom Boom Boom, Oliver Chris as Mr. Watzisname, Rebecca Ferguson as Dame Snap, Jennifer Saunders as the kids' ruthless Grandma, and Sirs Lenny Henry, Michael Palin and Simon Russell Beale as a trio of mystical wise men from the Land of Know-Alls.
211 pages, Paperback
Published March 12, 2026
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May 9, 2026
The Magic Faraway Tree: The Story Of The Film inspired by Enid Blyton is a perfectly delightful tale that will enchant anyone aged eight years and over. Whatever your age, if you grew up reading the original tales, this book will transport you back down the years.
The Magic Faraway Tree has been brought bang up to date to the twenty first century as the family escape London for a rural retreat.
At first the children dislike the lack of wi-fi and the quiet – but then they discover the faraway tree and the adventures begin.
The seasoned reader meets up with the familiar faces of Moonface, Silky, Dame Washalot etc, as we reminisce about the enchanted lands and the slippery slip.
All the characters are charming and treat the reader to a nostalgic trip down memory lane.
There are lessons to be learnt along the way: “If we all pull together in the same direction, we can achieve anything.”
The Magic Faraway Tree is not a book that you want to miss. I want to see the movie too!
The Magic Faraway Tree has been brought bang up to date to the twenty first century as the family escape London for a rural retreat.
At first the children dislike the lack of wi-fi and the quiet – but then they discover the faraway tree and the adventures begin.
The seasoned reader meets up with the familiar faces of Moonface, Silky, Dame Washalot etc, as we reminisce about the enchanted lands and the slippery slip.
All the characters are charming and treat the reader to a nostalgic trip down memory lane.
There are lessons to be learnt along the way: “If we all pull together in the same direction, we can achieve anything.”
The Magic Faraway Tree is not a book that you want to miss. I want to see the movie too!
April 17, 2026
I loved it!!! I've always believed in Magic!
I will be going to see the film soon so reading the book of the film was fun!!! :)
Definitely 10 out of 10!
My Favourites are definitely Moonface and Joe!
I will be going to see the film soon so reading the book of the film was fun!!! :)
Definitely 10 out of 10!
My Favourites are definitely Moonface and Joe!
March 28, 2026
good book! cant wait for the movie
May 1, 2026
awesome book can't wait to see the film
May 9, 2026
Five stars simply because this is the first big girl book I read to my baby 🥹
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