"Leaving Essenwood ~ Simon's Story" is an incredible story about a 14 year old boy Simon, and his two close friends - the steadfast, funny and loyal Jethro, and the beautiful and magical Leah. It takes the three of them on a mission to rescue the stolen children of Fern Valley. Together they meet new and sometimes terrifying characters, explore new places, encounter weird animals both real and imagined, and experience a whole new and exciting world. They are all tested to their limits, helped by a little bit of magic! They know their friendship is special and they trust each other completely - well sort of! It is a story full of twists and turns, some really good laughs and a whole lot of trouble. Let Simon and his friends pull you in to escape your every day life for a while! Just chill out and enjoy the wild ride, the crazy adventure and the special bond between Simon, Jethro and Leah. Somewhere along the way you will relate to one of them and will imagine, just for a moment, you are on the amazing journey with them.