Adam Offord Buxton (born 7 June 1969) is an English comedian, writer, podcaster, and actor, known for his work as one half of the comedy duo Adam and Joe with long-time collaborator Joe Cornish.
The novel begins in the fictional Farthing Wood, which is being destroyed to make way for the building of human homes. The book follows the adventures of a group of animals who choose to leave their home in Farthing Wood and journey to White Deer Park, a fictional nature reserve. They are led by Fox and take an oath not to harm each other during the journey.