Reality and fantasy collide in this âbeautiful and reflective taleâ (Booklist, starred review) for fans of Counting by 7s and Bridge to Terabithia, about a girl who must save a magical make-believe world in order to save herself.
Things Finley Hart doesnât want to talk about:
-Her parents, who are having problems. (But they pretend like theyâre not.)
-Being sent to her grandparentsâ house for the summer.
-Never having met said grandparents.
-Her blue daysâwhen life feels overwhelming, and itâs hard to keep her head up. (This happens a lot.)
Finleyâs only retreat is the Everwood, a forest kingdom that exists in the pages of her notebook. Until she discovers the endless woods behind her grandparentsâ house and realizes the Everwood is realâand holds more mysteries than sheâd ever imagined, including a family of pirates that she isnât allowed to talk to, trees covered in ash, and a strange old wizard living in a house made of bones.
With the help of her cousins, Finley sets out on a mission to save the dying Everwood and uncover its secrets. But as the mysteries pile up and the frightening sadness inside her grows, Finley realizes that if she wants to save the Everwood, sheâll first have to save herself.