11-year-old Catherine (Cat) Whiteoak thought she was in for the worst summer on record, what with the unpleasant arrival of her father's horrible new girlfriend, her best friend going away for the entire school holidays, not to mention finding herself grounded for her troubles.
But when Cat stumbles across a real, live, but badly injured flower fairy in her back yard, this leads to the discovery of an ancient, secret, magical Wood located at the bottom of her very own garden gate.
The Guardian of the Wood, Serrabella Moon, grateful to Cat for her kindness towards the fairy, grants her unprecedented access to the enchanted Wood, where she spends a wonderful summer swimming with water sprites, reading with bookworms, and picnicking with pixies. Although, sadly, not all the Wood's magical residents are quite so keen on this human intruder invading their home, and they plan to put an immediate stop to it; there are secrets that must be protected at all costs.
But when the ancient Wood's very existence is threatened by the human world with extinction, will Cat be able to save her new friends and their home from being wiped out forever?
A magical, must-read eco-adventure filled with hidden dangers, unexpected friendships, and a cast of lovable, unforgettable characters you'll want to make lifelong friends with.
