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One glowing acorn. Two best friends. A whole world of magic waiting to be heard. Eight-year-old Freddie Butterfield thought summer in the quiet village of Willowbrook would be all about ham sandwiches and games of hide-and-seek. But when he discovers a shimmering, golden acorn nestled among the roots of an ancient oak, the ordinary world disappears.

When Your Teen Can't Face School. A compassionate, practical guide for parents navigating school refusal, anxiety, and overwhelm. When your teenager starts refusing school, it can feel frightening, confusing, and incredibly isolating. Mornings become battlegrounds or silent shutdowns. Confidence crumbles. Emotions run high for your child and for you. You may be asking yourself:

There's something different about the new headteacher. Priya Mehta is going to find out what. When Mr. Badger arrives at Sycamore Lane Primary School on a Monday in September, ten-year-old Priya notices three things immediately: he predicts the rain to the exact minute, his shoes are spotless on a muddy morning, and his nose moves in a way that isn't quite human. She opens her green notebook and begins THE INVESTIGATION—DAY ONE.