The House That Wasn't There

Award-winning author Elana K. Arnold presents a story about Alder and Oak, two neighbors in Southern California who initially struggle to get along after Oak's family moves in and cuts down a cherished walnut tree. As they start school together, they uncover mysterious and possibly magical connections between them, learning that they need each other's help to solve these puzzles and understand the wondrous threads that connect everyone. In this luminous story full of mystery and magic, Elana K. Arnold weaves a shimmering tapestry about the lovely and surprising ways we’re connected to each other. Heart-healing, hopeful, and wonderfully inventive, this beautiful novel by a master storyteller not to be missed.