Beyond Mulberry Glen

By Millie Florence, Astrid Sheckels (Illustrator)

A young girl must confront a mysterious darkness to save her family.

4.1/5 Goodreads · 681 ratings

288 pages

$18.99Save 5%

In stock. Also at Amazon or Bookshop.

Bookroo's summary

In Mulberry Glen, eleven-year-old Lydia Green's peaceful life is shattered by rumors of a menacing Darkness in the forest. When her mischievous siblings' actions endanger their family, Lydia embarks on a perilous journey into the magical Valleylands. Amidst shifting library shelves and new allies, she faces unsettling questions and the creeping influence of the Darkness. Can Lydia muster the courage to save her loved ones and confront the unknown? This enchanting adventure promises heart, magic, and the power of bravery.

From the publisher

Winner of the IPPY Gold Medal in Juvenile Fiction 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.

At a glance