Discover a land steeped in magic and danger, a girl left behind, and the animals who need her help. From debut graphic novelist Andrea Innocent comes this wildly gorgeous, immersive adventure set deep within the Australian bush. Ever since a great flood wiped out her home, Lamington has lived alone in the Australian wilderness � until the day she stumbles upon a ragtag family of animals hiding underground. Lamington is astonished to discover she can understand the animals, and they can understand her. They need her help to find a precious library of seeds � but the journey will be perilous, and there are troublemakers who want the seeds for themselves. Yet if Lamington and her new friends don�t try, the forest will die. And this could be Lamington�s only chance to find her mother again � With extraordinary full-colour artwork, Lamington Left Behind is a middle-grade adventure story that will captivate readers with its richly detailed world, twisting plot and vivid cast of characters � including brave koalas, talking mushrooms and a gang of feral children.? Lamington Left Behind is from Figment Books, the home of the best, boldest and most exciting graphic novels in Australian publishing.Lamington Left Behind is perfect for: �Independent readers aged 8�12 �Graphic-novel fans, especially those who love Luke Pearson's Hilda series and Jason Pamment's Treasure in the Lake �Parents, teachers and librarians seeking engrossing, high-quality visual storytelling �Gift-givers looking for a kids' graphic novel with incredible artwork and an immersive adventure story