
Written by Eileen M Berry · Illustrated by Marilee Harrald-Pilz
A sunny family faces a thorny mystery at the bottom of the hill.
Hopkin and his mother, Mrs. Fleet, adore their sunny home on Buttercup Hill. But the shadowy house below, surrounded by thorn trees, stirs their curiosity. Determined to share their joy, they approach their mysterious neighbors, the Flops, only to be rebuffed. Undeterred, the Fleets devise a new plan to bring light to the darkness. What secrets lie within the thorny shadows, and can the Fleets' warmth break through? Discover the unexpected twists as they unravel the mystery of their enigmatic neighbors.
Mrs. Fleet and her son Hopkin love sunshine. They love to tend the beautiful flowers around their house on Buttercup Hill. But the dark little house at the bottom of the hill worries them. Why would anyone want to live in a house with thorn trees all around it? The Fleets decide to take some sunshine and happiness to their neighbors. But the Flops do not want any sunshine or any help. So Hopkin and his mother come up with another plan.
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