Daphne is lost, she is terribly sad and lonely, the loss of her father means she can't find hope anywhere. The only place she finds comfort is the local library, a latchkey kid, she visits there often to sit in the quiet and reflect on her past, the pain and the guilt. Woven together into this story is the Greek myth of Daphne who was transformed into a tree. As Daphne becomes entangled into a beautiful blend of fantasy and reality, she must try to come to grips with the pain that is facing her and her mother. This is a really gut-wrenching story told in often searing poetic verses. This is a welcome addition to any school library, any fans of Sarah Crossan or Louisa Reid should get this into the hands of their students. Poetic stories are a very effective way to get students involved in reading, making the subconscious come to life, bringing sometimes hard thoughts to the forefront in a cathartic way. I'm excited for any new addition from Joseph Coelho!
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