In this intricately plotted book, Fing's loving but fractious family moves into a new house outside of town and gradually discovers a “tragical tragedy” concerning the mysterious man living in the hedge.  Combining elements of historical fiction, mystery and magical realism with large doses of humor, this book enthralls.

• Fiction, Historical Fiction
• Mildred L. Batchelder Award 2015 (Honor Title)
• Age: Older
• Format: Book
• ISBN: 9781592701469

Notes

Published by Enchanted Lion Books. Originally published in Dutch in 2004 as "Negen Open Armen."