Ten-year-old Emily Burman never expected her summer to begin with a scraped knee, a stern librarian, and a mysterious meadow full of star-shaped flowers. Fresh from a faraway home and adjusting to small-town life in Spring Hollow, Emily finds herself taken in by the retired librarian Adrienne Knight—whose garden hides more than just beautiful blooms.
What starts as a simple act of kindness soon draws Emily into a world of discovery. Together, she and Miss Knight nurture caterpillars into butterflies, build garden displays that sparkle under the night sky, and face down old prejudices that threaten to spoil the magic of Spectacular Meadow. Through summer gardening, county fairs, and unexpected friendships, Emily learns the value of courage, kindness, and belonging.
Spectacular Meadow is a heartfelt middle-grade novel that blends the charm of a classic summer story with lessons about acceptance, intergenerational friendships, and the beauty of nature. Perfect for fans of Because of Winn-Dixie, Anne of Green Gables, or The Vanderbeekers, it celebrates the bonds that form when people dare to reach across differences.
Step into Emily’s summer in Spring Hollow—filled with gardens, butterflies, and quiet acts of bravery that transform lives.
➡️ Begin reading Spectacular Meadow today and experience a story that proves even the smallest kindness can bloom into something extraordinary.
