Beyond Mulberry Glen
by Millie Florence
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Pub Date 7 Jan 2025 | Archive Date 15 Mar 2025
Description
A captivating tale filled with heartwarming characters and an undertone of hope for readers of all ages.
Eleven-year-old Lydia Green doesn’t want anything to change. She lives happily in Mulberry Glen with her mismatched family of a fairy guardian, a philosopher, and twin troublemakers known as the Zs. But now, rumors swirl about the Darkness, a powerful force that dwells in the forest Tenebrae.
Lydia knows the Darkness is nothing to be trifled with, but when a foolish choice by the Zs puts her family in danger, she must leave home and face the strange magical world of The Valleylands.
Among the shifting library shelves and new friends of her quest, Lydia uncovers more questions than answers, and the Darkness begins to creep into her mind. If she wants to save her family, she will have to be braver than ever before.
Advance Praise
“This gifted young author is one to watch.”
—Maryrose Wood, author of The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place series
“Will enchant young readers and their families.”
—Kate Albus, author of A Place to Hang the Moon
“A magical adventure that is sure to delight fairy tale fans!”
—Jessica Day George, author of Tuesdays at the Castle
Available Editions
| EDITION | Hardcover |
| ISBN | 9781956393095 |
| PRICE | US$18.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 288 |
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Featured Reviews
Tawnda A, Reviewer
“As long as you are growing towards the light, Lydia, you are moving in the right direction. Remember that.”
From beginning to end, this book had me enthralled. It’s not a short book, but the mystery of it led me to finish it in a day. Ms. Florence’s writing is lyrical and descriptive, which leads the reader right along the journey with Lydia and I fell in love with the world she has created. My kids will love it and I know they will beg me to read another chapter as the story draws them into the mystery and excitement.
This book is poignant and deep but in a way that is understandable. The story is an allegory and it’s so beautifully told that it’s a book I will recommend to families now and in the future. It gave me hope, which seems to be something everyone needs at one time or another.
*I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
Gretchen L, Reviewer
A beautiful tale of friendship, determination, and the power of truth to triumph over darkness—a magical middle grade fantasy novel with truth for all ages.
Laurel B, Reviewer
Beautiful.
This book touched a piece of my soul. Vivid prose, heart-felt themes of change and believing in the light, characters full of their own loveable personalities, friendship and home, an imaginative world of mulberry muffins, tea, fairies, ever-changing libraries, a poet hobgoblin, a dark and evil forest, a stubborn and kind herbalist main character and more.
The whimsy reminded me of cottage core vibes and Anne of Green Gables. The allegory aspect reminded me of Narnia.
This is the perfect book for families to read to one another! Even as a 23 year old learning how to live on my own (who is sometimes discouraged by the darkness and scared of change), this lil book gave me courage.
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