The Lilac Tree

"The Lilac Tree" tells the poignant story of Katie, who, along with her mother, moves to a rustic cottage in Cornwall following the devastating death of her father. The book sensitively explores themes of grief, resilience, and adaptation as Katie grapples with her loss, adjusts to a simpler, more challenging rural life, and navigates the complexities of making new friends. It's a gentle yet powerful narrative about finding hope and connection amidst profound change, offering comfort and a realistic portrayal of processing loss and building a new future.

After the tragic death of her father, Katie and her mum go to live in the depths of Cornwall, as far away from their London life as possible. The countryside is beautiful, but coping with a cottage with no heating, an outside loo and a lot of spiders is more than Katie bargained for. Then she meets Zillah, from the farm up.