A charming and gentle portrayal of rural America just after the first world war Archetypal characters and strong family themes make this a book for all young readers

When Lillie Mae's mother dies, she is sent away to a place called Whistler's Hollow, where her Aunt Esther and Uncle Dallas live. Though her new found relatives are kind, there is something strange going on at her new home and Lillie Mae feels more lost and abandoned than ever before. Finding out the truth about Whistler's Hollow and her missing father will test Lillie Mae, but she proves strong and ever hopeful.