About This Book
Reach for this book when your child starts showing a deep fascination with the 'secret life' of the natural world or when they are navigating the tricky dynamics of a three-way sibling or peer friendship. It is an ideal choice for the imaginative child who looks at a mountain or an old woods and wonders what ancient stories might still be breathing there. The story follows three English children on holiday who become obsessed with a local legend about a mountain spring. As they venture upward, the atmosphere shifts from a simple summer hike into something haunting and ethereal. It explores themes of bravery, collective responsibility, and the way the past can press into the present. For ages 9 to 12, it offers a sophisticated but accessible mystery that values intuition and nature over technology.
