Freddie Jones: The Mystery Of The Troublesome Trees Category_RELIGION & SPIRITUALITY When readers left Lyra in

When readers left Lyra in The Secret Commonwealth she was alone

No matter the subject matter

She just knows Santa smells like peppermint and laughs like the sun clapping its hands

From predatory orcas powering the waves to green anacondas ready to deliver a deadly hug

hunting wretched souls

Freddie Jones: The Mystery Of The Troublesome Trees Category_RELIGION & SPIRITUALITY When readers left Lyra inFreddie Jones: The Mystery of the Troublesome Trees is a humorous and intriguing middle grade adventure with plenty of quirk and a whole lot of heart. One of the books strengths is Freddies vivid internal monologue a constant stream of anxious thoughts, sharp observations and deep empathy. These traits, shaped by his neurodivergence, may feel intense to some readers, but will be recognisable and perhaps affirming to others. This thoughtful portrayal