Lily Green and the Tree Fellers - RachelCoates

Agreed - a brave and lovely story. it could so easily be twee but it isn't - it's a delight. Cherry duly given!

Thank you kindly chaps.

So, is this a reflection of life in rural hampshire?

Yup, next installment called Lily Green and The Heroin Dealers of Headley Down

Agree with that - I don't normally read or write children's stories but this one is stunningly good, lots of original descriptive writing which isn't showy and never condescending. Good characters too.

I adore this kind of story telling, a lovely childrenbook story that gives out a message. Would be great with illustrations. I can see it!

Thank you. I am actually doing the illustrations at the moment but not getting very far (six week old babies are quite impatient!). Cheers Neil too, glad you liked it.