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There are only two things Jelly likes about her new rickety house, the old apricot tree and the creek over the back fence. But things quickly become more exciting as Jelly spots something in the creek's dark waters. A beautifully spare novel with real potential. Ages: 8+
Synopsis
There are only two things Jelly likes about her new falling-down house: the old apricot tree and the creek over the back fence. One night, Jelly and her cousins spot something in the creek's dark waters. It's a baby angel with a broken wing. And they decide to keep it. But soon things start to go wrong...