Book Blurb Friday #2 The Golden Tree

This is the second week of the Book Blurb Friday challenge. Lisa from 'Writing in the Buff' provides a picture and participants are invited to create a blurb for an imaginary book. The challenging part is to use 150 words or less, excluding the title.

Last week Christina's beautiful green eye was the prompt. This week  - well, have a look and perhaps be inspired to join in!

Image copyright Christina Claro

What is the secret of the Golden Tree? 


Rumours abound – some say it’s sacred, others, evil. Terrible things have happened to several who have gone too close. Does the outcome depend on the innocence of those who approach?

The Thornleys, afraid for their children, have warned them to stay away but Mike and Jenny cannot resist going to see for themselves. They return repeatedly, entranced by its beauty, wondering that it never loses its leaves. It has a powerful energy and presence and as Mike and Jenny come to understand it they learn from its age-old wisdom. They hear what the tree is saying to them in its rustling leaves, even on the calmest days. They learn its prediction.

The children must warn their parents before it is too late – but will their message be 

believed?

On the night of the great storm matters come to a head.

(148 words excluding the title)