The Magic of Melwick Orchard

by Rebecca Caprara

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Pub Date Sep 01 2018 | Archive Date Aug 15 2018

Lerner Publishing Group | Carolrhoda Books ®

Middle Grade

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Description

After more moves than they can count, Isa's family finally puts down roots. People in town are afraid of the abandoned orchard behind their home, but Isa and her sister Junie are happy to have acres of land to explore.

But when Junie gets sick, Isa's mom falls into a depression, and medical bills force Isa's dad to work more. No one notices that Isa's clothes are falling apart and her stomach is empty.

Out of frustration, Isa buries her out-grown sneakers in the orchard. The next day a sapling sprouts buds that bloom to reveal new shoes. Can Isa use this magical tree to save her family?

Advance Praise

"Readers will fall in love with strong-willed, spunky Isa in this magical story about hope, resilience, and what it means to be family."—Abby Cooper, author of Bubbles and Sticks and Stones

"A beautiful bloom of a book, rooted in friendship, hope, and love. This stunning debut will make you believe in magic—on the page, and in your heart!"—Bridget Hodder, author of The Rat Prince

"Caprara beautifully captures the unbreakable bond between sisters when life throws a curveball. A tender and imaginative debut."—Jenn Bishop, author of 14 Hollow Road and The Distance to Home

"Rebecca Caprara has beautifully walked the line between magic and real life in The Magic of Melwick Orchard. For families with children who have illnesses, they will see the truth of what it is like when one member of the family is sick. This story will hold your heart, break it, and then mend it back together."—Kati Gardner, author of Brave Enough

"Readers will fall in love with strong-willed, spunky Isa in this magical story about hope, resilience, and what it means to be family."—Abby Cooper, author of Bubbles and Sticks and Stones

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