Description
The Wishing Tree is a children’s fantasy novel by Ruth Chew and part of her Matter-of-Fact Magic series. An out-of-season mockingbird, an unusually intelligent tabby cat, a mysterious woman and a special tree in the park draw a brother and sister into a series of strange and magical adventures.
As the children explore the secrets surrounding the wishing tree, the ordinary world begins to take on an otherworldly quality. The story blends everyday settings with mysterious happenings and matter-of-fact magic, creating an imaginative adventure in which the impossible feels surprisingly close at hand.
A good choice for younger readers who enjoy gentle fantasy, magical adventures, talking animals and stories where ordinary children discover something extraordinary.
