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A few months have passed since Tilly's magical time in Whispering Wood, where she helped Fidget Ash from within to rejoin the rest of his clan. But now, the secretive species find their new environment has turned against them and their whole future is in doubt.
Normal everyday life continues back home for teenager Tilly, who can't wait for the school term to end. But, as the last day approaches she is restless and is drawn to the magical objects she holds, from her time in the mysterious wood. She simply must investigate the mystical binoculars further.
Finding a suitable place to sit, Tilly grips the secretive pair of lenses tightly and prays for peace of mind, just wanting to check tiny Ash is still well. For she hasn't seen him for months and feels something is not right. As she stares at the scene through the magical pair, the vision before her cannot be undone and Tilly must act upon what she has seen.
Tilly knows she must help the vulnerable creatures yet again. But with issues closer to home and feelings of personal loss to deal with, it is not only Ash she worries about. Searching for answers, the determined girl discovers a way into the magical realm once more.
But, as she ventures into the new unknown, further problems arise and Tilly's head is in a spin. With secrets buried in the past and commitments of school getting in the way, she must find the pathway to help, for she knows, without her, Ash may not survive.
Embarking on an epic journey for her tiny Fidget friend, Tilly strives to solve many problems, both at home and for the magical world. Can she protect her vulnerable friend this time? Or will the ravages of nature tip the scales towards a certain end for Ash and the whole Fidget species?
About the author
Ruthie Dean is the author of the children's fiction story The Last Fidget, a magical story of secretive existence, trauma and hope. Tilly, a young girl with a passion for science and nature, is unwittingly drawn into a hidden world and discovers a mystical past to her grandfather's extraordinary life. Tilly is needed to help a bewildered imp left all alone in the mysterious Whispering Wood and the unlikely pair join forces but with magical fairies, endangered species and frightening beasts they face testing times along the way. Tilly embarks on a journey of discovery as she attempts to help the vulnerable creature who desperately needs to be reunited with his family before time runs out, in this first of two forthcoming stories about The Endearing Fidgets. The story also fosters awareness of issues relating to climate change increasingly relevant to all generations of today. Before Ruthie delved into the world of children's fantasy writing she spent many years as a primary school teacher where she embraced animated children's stories with endless enthusiasm and loved to hear the passion and curiosity of imaginative young minds. Her interest in the power of the written word began when as a young child she wrote a poem about her family pet which won an award at her school. Ruthie spent many years growing up in the Forest of Dean, which has been her inspiration for her first mystical story, where anyone of any age can immerse themselves into another world; a magical, adventure-filled, secretive kind of world.
