When a young girl’s curiosity reveals a hidden portal in a grouchy cobbler’s shop, a perilous journey must be made to save the cobbler -- and the entire world! This remarkable tale from Caroline Reynolds captures the delight of children and adults with quirky characters, magical mysteries and a rollercoaster of an adventure that you will never forget.  

Melly Farold is a shy, sickly little girl who is fascinated by her neighbor across the cobblestone street. A grouchy recluse with bright red hair, Red Clover is a 200-year-old cobbler with a past kept so secret even he has forgotten about it! But when Melly investigates a beautiful stained-glass window in the cobbler’s musty little shop, she and her two friends are introduced to a magical land that Red once called home. 

The excitement escalates when we are introduced to the wicked Bitter Vetch, who threatens to destroy the entire human world. With the aid of a fellow bromus named Violet Harebell, Red and the children must race against time to stop Bitter’s evil plans and reclaim the magic of Sorrel Glade.

About the Author

Caroline Reynolds has studied art and design and is a freelance illustrator in Happy Valley, Australia. A native of England, Mrs. Reynolds is constantly inspired by her children and is planning her next book in the Bead Street series.