Book Review #450
Title: The Mulberry Tree
Author: Allison Rushby
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Genres: Middle Grade, Fantasy
Format: Hardcover
Source: Pansing
Publication Date: July 1, 2018
Pages: 294
Do naught wrong by the mulberry tree, or she’ll take your daughters … one, two, three.
Ten-year-old Immy and her family run away from their storm cloud of problems to a tiny village in Cambridgeshire, England. When they find an adorable thatched cottage to begin a perfect new life in, the only downside is the ancient, dark and fierce-looking mulberry tree in the back garden. And the legend that comes with it – the villagers say the tree steals away girls living in the cottage on the eve of their eleventh birthday.
Of course, Immy thinks this is ridiculous.
Then she starts to hear a strange song in her head…
Allison Rushby’s new novel for middle-grade readers is a captivating, spooky mystery.
The Mulberry Tree is a story centered around a gossip that prevails a small village. If you do wrong with the tree, it will capture your daughters, one at a time.
This book was a short and fun read, filled with important messages and eventful moments. Yet another middle grade book has managed to make me feel heartwarming as it holds a deeper meaning once you figure out what it means.
Just like main character, Immy, I was curious about the tree. What exactly happened to the girls? And what about the tree? Is it true that it captured them? Why? I had these answers the entire time and I’m honestly awestruck by the turn of events at the end. You should just read it to find out for yourself.
I am utterly glad that book was such an enjoyable read as it taught me to be cautious and wary by the actions we make or else it will come back to haunt or worse.
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