The Tree that Sat Down

The Tree that Sat Down
Beverley Nichols

Collins Modern Classics are relaunched in gorgeous new covers bringing these timeless story to a new generation.Deep in the enchanted forest Judy helps her granny run The Shop Under the Willow Tree. They sell all sorts of wonderful things, such as boxes of beautiful dreams carefully tied up with green ribbon.But then Sam and the charming Miss Smith, a witch in disguise, open a rival business. The newcomers are not only cheating their customers, but also plotting to destroy Granny’s shop.Can Judy save the wood from their wickedness?

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First published in Great Britain by Jonathan Cape 1945

First published in this abridged edition By Lions 1975

Lions is an imprint of HarperCollins Children’s Books 2015

This edition published by HarperCollins Children’s Books 2016

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Source ISBN: 9780006709930

Ebook Edition © 2016 ISBN: 9780008199531

Version: 2016-04-21

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Contents

Cover (#u62afd931-d23d-572a-b19d-e5ad92eb13bc)

Title Page (#uc28b7948-40f7-5968-be6c-628d5dddadfa)

Copyright (#u14c2bdd6-a351-5cd5-af49-5cf8f775bf1f)

Dedication (#ue1214bfe-4a1c-5c04-83c9-bb46c491dbf3)

Chapter One – Judy Meets a Stranger (#u3d8edaea-0170-59cc-8601-0da7c7dac851)

Chapter Two – The Strangest Shop in the World (#uf8588d90-d59f-5754-b649-eedfb35b3970)

Chapter Three – Plots and Plans (#ucdbbea2b-d28d-5358-af3c-ddf0f6aa40ef)

Chapter Four – The Struggle Begins (#u86876c95-a4db-5dee-b845-478faec70f04)

Chapter Five – Bruno Escapes (#u013da4f5-4857-55f8-ad24-430e8f99007a)

Chapter Six – More About Bruno (#uacac9820-b2eb-5071-b080-f019f491aaba)

Chapter Seven – Bruno Recaptured (#ubfd1859b-b154-54ee-94f6-c7ca58dcb7d0)

Chapter Eight – A Peacock Spreads his Tail (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Nine – Queer Customers (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Ten – The Wickedness of Miss Smith (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Eleven – Witchcraft (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Twelve – A Tortoise to the Rescue (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Thirteen – The Book of Magic (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Fourteen – Judy in Danger (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Fifteen – Appeal to the Law (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Sixteen – The Night Before the Trial (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Seventeen – Justice is Done (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Eighteen – The Storm – and After (#litres_trial_promo)

Chapter Nineteen – Happy Ending (#litres_trial_promo)

Footnote (#litres_trial_promo)

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