USA TODAY BESTSELLER!A grieving widower, a determined girl, a courageous librarian and a mysterious book come together in an uplifting tale of love, loss, friendship and redemption.Thirty-four-year-old Harry Crane works as an analyst for the US Forest Service. When his wife dies suddenly, Harry, despairing, retreats north to lose himself in the remote woods of the Endless Mountains of … remote woods of the Endless Mountains of Pennsylvania. But fate intervenes in the form of a fiercely determined young girl named Oriana. She and her mother, Amanda, are struggling to pick up the pieces from their own tragic loss of Oriana’s father. Discovering Harry while roaming the forest, Oriana believes that he holds the key to righting her world.
Harry reluctantly agrees to help Oriana carry out an astonishing scheme inspired by a book given to her by the town librarian, Olive Perkins. Together, Harry and Oriana embark on a golden adventure that will fulfill Oriana’s wild dream—and ultimately open Harry’s heart to new life.
more
This story was a little different but really kept my interest. It was enjoyable to read.
Charming, creative, heart-warming, beautifully written. A light read, both a fairy tale and a love story in different ways. Highly recommended, if you enjoy a bit of magic.
I wished it had focused more on two main characters and it had a slow start, but in the end was glad i read it.
This book was a grown up fairy tale and though the story line was a little outlandish it captured me and I enjoyed every page!
This is a gem of a book. An original plot with great characters, quirky people in a small town, unusual hero and story. This whimsical book has a lovely heart while not being soppy at all. Well written and quite a page turner making this a special book.
Really enjoyed this book. Unique and engaging and I would recommend this without reservation. Truly enjoyed it.
Harry, in his own way, rocks!
I absolutely couldn’t get enough of this book. Loved it and would highly recommend. It’s sort of romance, a bit magical, worrisome in places, and just a fun, hard-to-put-down read.
Good character development. Different kind of story than I’ve ever read. Enjoyed a lot.
A different look at how people handle loss. A good read.
Wonderful read
I love how this novel began, full of despair for poor Harry. Yet, with the help of a little girl, he was forced to begin his life over, with plenty of resistance!
Quite different from any book recently read. Characterization very good. Have just ordered another book by same author.
This was a quirky book. The 3 main protagonists are all working through the grief of loosing an important loved one. The ending was satisfying.
It made me think about my own priorities.
Humanity with a little fantasy and a little romance. Fun to read.
Even the bad guys in this story find redemption – kind of.
It would make a wonderful movie
A thorough delight from start to finish. Characters you’re glad to root for. Look elsewhere for a synopsis (how many synopses do we need?). wonderful!
A beautiful story with a great ending. I read the ending twice.