This book contains the following story:

The Adventure Begins
At the legendary meeting of the animals of Farthing Wood, Fox recalls the oath of mutual protection sworn by his father's generation. FARTHING WOOD: THE ADVENTURE BEGINS takes us back in time to the dramatic events that lead up to the original pledge: the feud between the foxes and the otters, the mysterious sickness that strikes without mercy, the first signs of human encroachment, and ultimately the birth of Fox who eventually comes to play such a vital part in the long trek to find sanctuary.