Where the Trees Were
Where the Trees Were by Inga Simpson, published by Little, Brown Book Group Limited on May 12, 2016, is a work of fiction that explores the complexities of childhood friendships and the impact of adult conflicts on those bonds. The narrative follows Jay and her four childhood friends as they discover ancient trees that signify sacred land, leading them to a deeper understanding of their environment and each other. Set against the backdrop of a river and a farm, the story captures the innocence of youth while hinting at the tensions that arise from land rights issues.
As the plot unfolds, readers will witness Jay’s journey of reflection and the challenges she faces in reconciling her past. Seventeen years after a pivotal event, she confronts the consequences of their childhood promise to protect the grove. The book delves into themes of friendship, responsibility, and the struggle to make amends, revealing that not all wrongs can be righted. With 304 pages, this edition invites readers to engage with the emotional landscape of the characters as they navigate the complexities of their shared history.
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‘All in?’ Kieran pulled me up, and the others followed. We gathered around the bigger tree. No one asked Matty – he just reached up and put his right hand on the trunk with ours.
Kieran cleared his throat. ‘We swear, on these trees, to always be friends. To protect each other – and this place.’
When Jay and her four childhood friends find a group of ancient trees carved by an Aboriginal tribe to identify sacred land, their eyes are opened to an older world. The tightly-knit group are at their most free on the river that runs through the farm, near the trees, and their childhood has a magical quality as they grow always closer, protected from the adult world. But as tension over land rights flickers in the grown-ups’ lives, the children’s attempt to protect the grove ends in disaster.
Seventeen years later, Jay finally has her chance to make amends. Not every wrong can be put right, but sometimes looking the other way is no longer an option. But at what cost?
Praise for Nest
‘(a) truly rich novel’ Sydney Morning Herald
‘a thoroughly enjoyable, uplifting read’ Mindfood
Praise for Mr Wigg
‘beautiful and absorbing’ Sydney Morning Herald
‘Simpson is a beautiful writer’ Big Issue
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