"A beautifully written emotional read." - Amazon reviewer - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
When no one stands up to an abuser, can anyone be truly safe?
“Weaves together a tender and poignant coming-of-age story with a powerful narrative.” —Lyn Yeowart, author of The Silent Listener
Tormented at school, ten-year-old Jane wants a best friend more than anything. Her wish is answered when Acacia moves in next door, and a carefree summer break beckons. Yet as their friendship blossoms and secrets are shared, Acacia remains stubbornly guarded about her home life, especially when it comes to her mother’s new boyfriend Daryl.
Jane stumbles onto a disturbing scene involving Daryl and is coerced into silence. Frightened and confused, she stays quiet, but when sounds of violence start emerging from Acacia’s house, she hopes an adult will intervene.
Jane’s own family seems to be deteriorating into chaos too, as if the darkness in Acacia’s house is spreading like ripples in a pond. It will end in disaster if no one acts, and it may end in tragedy if someone does …
What everyone is saying about Wildflower:
"An evocative story that will remain with me for a long time." - Amazon reviewer - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"A story of pain, grief, courage and determination cleverly woven into a gripping book." - Amazon reviewer - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Extremely well written & emotive as well as emotional." - Amazon reviewer - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Genre: Mystery
When no one stands up to an abuser, can anyone be truly safe?
“Weaves together a tender and poignant coming-of-age story with a powerful narrative.” —Lyn Yeowart, author of The Silent Listener
Tormented at school, ten-year-old Jane wants a best friend more than anything. Her wish is answered when Acacia moves in next door, and a carefree summer break beckons. Yet as their friendship blossoms and secrets are shared, Acacia remains stubbornly guarded about her home life, especially when it comes to her mother’s new boyfriend Daryl.
Jane stumbles onto a disturbing scene involving Daryl and is coerced into silence. Frightened and confused, she stays quiet, but when sounds of violence start emerging from Acacia’s house, she hopes an adult will intervene.
Jane’s own family seems to be deteriorating into chaos too, as if the darkness in Acacia’s house is spreading like ripples in a pond. It will end in disaster if no one acts, and it may end in tragedy if someone does …
What everyone is saying about Wildflower:
"An evocative story that will remain with me for a long time." - Amazon reviewer - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"A story of pain, grief, courage and determination cleverly woven into a gripping book." - Amazon reviewer - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Extremely well written & emotive as well as emotional." - Amazon reviewer - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Genre: Mystery
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