
Author: Elizabeth Enright
Genre: Childrens
Rating: 5/5
# pages: 172
Date read: August 2010, October 2024
Portia and her cousin Julian discover a hidden abandoned village dating from the turn of the century--the 20th century! They are surprised to discover that two of the houses are still occupied by a brother and sister who were among the original occupants of Tarrigo. They make a clubhouse in another abandoned home, and soon other friends and relatives get in on the secret.
This was one of my favourite books as a child, and I'm happy to say that it completely passed the test of time. It's just as charming as I remembered it, and Elizabeth Enright really made me feel like I knew the characters and I got to care for them.
Usually I can take or leave illustrations in a book, but the illustrations in my copy of the book (or rather, my mother's copy) - done by Beth and Joe Krush - are gorgeous, and really add to the story.