The Restless Girls

by Jessie Burton

First published 2018

The twelve Petherick sisters live under the watchful eye of their father, a wealthy, controlling man. Forbidden from leaving their grand estate, the girls spend their days in a state of restless boredom. That is, until a mysterious door appears in the garden, leading them to a magical world beyond. Drawn through the portal, the sisters find freedom, adventure, and the courage to defy their father's suffocating rules. But with his relentless pursuit, the girls must use their wits and teamwork to stay one step ahead and protect their newfound independence.

Genres: adventure, fantasy, 21st-century, family-drama

Vibes: suspenseful, thought-provoking, whimsical

Tropes: defying-authority, found-family

Setting: Garden, Estate

Period: 21st-Century

Hardcover · Bloomsbury Childrens Books

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