by Julia Green
Amazon Description:
Tilly just moved into a drafty old mansion, away from all her friends. She spends her afternoons wandering around her new backyard in order to escape the cold, dusty rooms of the house. But one night, Tilly follows a fox she has seen from her bedroom window and he leads her deep into a hidden garden that is nothing short of mesmerizing in the moonlight. This mysterious garden and the special friend she meets there help her rediscover the magic in her own life.
My Thoughts:
Ms. Green's book, frankly, took me by surprise. What begins as a simple, sweet story becomes a deep and thoughtful novel; one that would entertain and intrigue any young girl. Filled with a magical and imaginative plot, lovely settings, a well-developed protagonist, and the inclusion of the natural world, this book was a winner for me. Julia Green is a veteran author and is the Course Director for the MA in Writing for Young People at Bath Spa University in England. I would highly recommend Tilly's Moonlight Garden to female readers from the ages of eight to twelve.
To learn more about the author, Julia Green, click here:
http://www.julia-green.co.uk/
