Sparkes, Jo
The Honey Tree
- ISBN 13:
- 9781735563121
- author:
- Sparkes, Jo
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Oscar Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 296
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 14 x 1.7 centimetres (0.3
- Genre:
- Historical Fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Honey Tree by Jo Sparkes is a historical fiction novel that explores the complexities of life in the American South during the Civil War era. When Maggie's world is turned upside down, she discovers that even the smallest creatures can hold great power. As tensions rise and social boundaries are tested, Lucy, a lonely child with no friends near, finds herself drawn to Maggie's warmth and kindness. Meanwhile, Preacher, a giant escaped slave hiding beneath the honeysuckle tree, becomes the focal point of a dramatic confrontation between freedom and oppression. Through the eyes of these characters, Jo Sparkes weaves a powerful tale of hope, resilience, and the unbreakable bonds of family.