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Three tiny, ancient beings - Moss, Burnet and Cumulus, once revered as Guardians of the Wild World - wake from winter hibernation in their beloved ash tree home. When it is destroyed, they set off on an adventure to find more of their kind, a journey that takes them first into the deep countryside and then the heart of a city. Helped along the way by birds and animals, the trio search for a way to survive and thrive in a precious yet disappearing world.

The Devecheauxs take ownership of an unusual collection of statuary, but these heartbreaking tributes to the dead come with an unwanted attachment. A ghost that could potentially harm Chloe by teaching her dangerous things—like how to play with fire. When Phoenix and Aggie detect the threat, they put their skills to the test to prove their theory that the ghost child isn't merely that. They could be dealing with something far more dangerous. Patrice has an experience of her own—one that shakes her beliefs to the core while Detra Ann makes a long overdue decision.

As autumn begins, Moss and friends travel to their former home in Ash Row, to find the rare mortal child who can both see and talk to them. The tiny beings know they should be brave and talk back - this is their chance to help reverse the fading of ancient Cumulus, who has now almost disappeared entirely. But they soon realise fading is connected to their role in the world. Can the Hidden Folk prove that guardians of the Wild World are needed after all?

It’s December in Poplar Falls and the small town is thrumming with activity and alight with festive cheer. Merry Hearts features all your favorite couples coming together in one story to bring you joy, happiness, and a little Christmas hometown joy.

Ghosts, curses, and antique radios? Oh my! When Aggie and her boss Henri stumble upon a mysterious old radio, they're in for a shock. Instead of music, they hear the haunting cries of Kathleen—a spirit from another time. Can Aggie, a budding psychic, help this troubled ghost find peace? And what's this about a family curse? Henri's about to uncover a family secret that ties him directly to Kathleen's ghostly presence. As he digs deeper, he realizes he has to make things right for the wandering souls and also keep his loved ones safe.

A Londoner for more than 20 years, moving from flat to Tube to air-conditioned office, Melissa Harrison knew what it was to be insulated from the seasons. Adopting a dog and going on daily walks helped reconnect her with the cycle of the year and the quiet richness of nature all around her: swifts nesting in a nearby church; ivy-leaved toadflax growing out of brick walls; the first blackbird's song; an exhilarating glimpse of a hobby over Tooting Common.