The Magic of Melwick Orchard

A young girl bravely faces tragedy in this “magical story about hope, resilience, and what it means to be a family” (Abby Cooper, author of True Colors).

After more moves than they can count, Isa's family finally puts down roots. People in town are afraid of the abandoned orchard behind their home, but Isa and her sister Junie are happy to have acres of land to explore.

But when Junie gets sick, Isa's mom falls into a depression, and medical bills force Isa's dad to work more. No one notices that Isa's clothes are falling apart and her stomach is empty.

Out of frustration, Isa buries her out-grown sneakers in the orchard. The next day a sapling sprouts buds that bloom to reveal new shoes. Can Isa use this magical tree to save her family?

“Rebecca Caprara has beautifully walked the line between magic and real life. . . . This story will hold your heart, break it, and then mend it back together.” —Kati Gardner, author of Brave Enough

“Captures the unbreakable bond between sisters when life throws a curveball. Tender and imaginative.” —Jenn Bishop, author of The Distance to Home