Belonging during change
Hazel is adjusting to a new life in England while missing her family and trying to make friends.
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Aisha Bushby - Author
A child navigating a new life, missing family and friendship encounters a magical garden whose promises lead towards adventure and a darker fairy-tale atmosphere.
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Sign in for personalised guidanceA child navigating a new life, missing family and friendship encounters a magical garden whose promises lead towards adventure and a darker fairy-tale atmosphere.
Hazel is adjusting to a new life in England while missing her family and trying to make friends.
A magical garden and whispering fireflies promise quests, while frightening creatures are said to lurk in the shadows.
The book includes missing family, difficulty making friends, and a darker fairy-tale atmosphere in which frightening creatures are said to lurk in the shadows.
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