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Head of Zeus
The Girl Who Talked to Trees
The Girl Who Talked to Trees by Natasha Farrant, illustrated by Lydia Corry

Magical interlinked stories about what one girl learns from talking to trees throughout Time and from around the world in a sumptuous gift book presentation. A companion volume to Eight Princesses and a Magic Mirror by Costa Book Award-winning Natasha Farrant and Lydia Corry.

Trees are storykeepers, witnesses to magic and history. From far away, a girl tumbles like a leaf into our world. She makes a promise, discovers the secrets of an ancient oak, and rescues a boy from a medieval hunt. She learns how wild apple blossom is linked to three runaway brides, and hears about the revenge of an overclipped box tree. From the underground roots to the uppermost branches, from plane trees in Persia, to tulip trees in North America and underwater kelp forests, she listens to the trees telling stories for all time. And she keeps her promise.

With a conservation message and facts about tree science alongside the magic and beauty of seven beautifully imagined original stories, this full colour, gift book enchants and reminds us of the importance of trees in our lives.

Head of Zeus, a Zephyr book * Children’s Fiction
04 Nov 2021 * 224pp * £7.99 * 9781800242258
REVIEWS
PRAISE FOR EIGHT PRINCESSES AND A MAGIC MIRROR:

'This book of exceptionally excellent princesses is completely gorgeous. The stories & illustrations shine with the same clear light' Hilary McKay, author of 2018 Costa prize-winning, The Skylarks' War.

'Wonderful contemporary storytelling with a classic feel' The Bookseller, Editor's choice.

'Slightly older fairy tale fans, especially those who enjoy Rebel Girls-style empowerment, will relish Eight Princesses and a Magic Mirror (Zephyr) by Natasha Farrant, enriched by Lydia Corry's delicious pictures' Guardian, Book of the Year 2019.

'Terrific and inspirational' Irish Times.

'These tales are enchanting in both their realness and their whimsy'
 Kirkus Reviews
Author
Natasha Farrant
Natasha Farrant
Natasha Farrant is a writer and literary scout. She is the author of Costa Children's Book Award winner Voyage of the Sparrowhawk (Faber, 2020), and other novels. She lives in London with her family. Find Natasha on Twitter at @NatashaFarrant1 or her website natashafarrant.com
ALSO BY Natasha Farrant
Eight Princesses and a Magic Mirror
Illustrator
Lydia Corry
Lydia Corry
Lydia Corry graduated from the Royal College of Art in 2009. Her publishing debut was Eight Princesses and a Magic Mirror (Zephyr, 2019) She lives with her family in Hastings. Find Lydia on Instagram @lydiacorryillustrations and her website lydiacorry.com
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