Autorentext

Beverley Nichols was born in Bristol in 1898 and was the prolific author of over sixty books, including novels, children's books, mysteries, short stories, poetry and plays, as well as works of non-fiction on politics, gardening, travel, cooking and cats.

Klappentext

Captivating and deeply funny, The Tree That Sat Down is modern classic, perfect for young readers

Deep in the enchanted forest Judy helps her granny run The Shop Under the Willow Tree. They sell all sorts of wonderful things, such as boxes of beautiful dreams carefully tied up with green ribbon.

But then Sam and the charming Miss Smith, a witch in disguise, open a rival business. The newcomers are not only cheating their customers, but also plotting to destroy Granny's shop.

Can Judy save the wood from their wickedness?