The Book of the Steppe

The Book of the Steppe is the first book of In the Night Garden. It is the series' first story arc and centers on Prince Leander's quest to revive Aerie, the daughter of a witch named Knife.

Key Characters

 * Leander
 * Knife
 * Aerie
 * Ismail
 * The Wizard

Trivia

 * The title most likely refers the geographical feature that characterizes the land that Knife and her tribe originated from. Also, Leander is said to be named after "the lions of the wild steppes".