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Number 7 Evergreen Street

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Book Synopsis

Pea lives in a flat at Number 7 Evergreen Street. It’s a grey building in a grey street, in a grey city. Inside the building, however, it’s not grey at all. Pea and her parents have lots of amazing, colourful neighbours.

One day, an army of construction workers turn up on the street and start putting up brand new buildings. When it looks like Number 7 Evergreen Street is going to be demolished, Pea has to think quickly to save her home.

A special book that explores the value of communities and nature.

Our Review Panel says...

Number 7 Evergreen street is an absolute joy to read.

The book begins with Penelope Petersham, who lives in a flat in an old, grey building. However, as the story unfolds you meet the wonderful and diverse people sharing the building with her, who add colour and sparkle to the seemingly dull surroundings.

One day however, Penelope begins to worry about the strange yellow diggers and cones arriving outside her flat. Her and the occupants of the flat begin to fear that the building will soon be destroyed. However, Penelope and her friends work together, using their own special talents to try and save their home from the Mayors very big plans.

This story celebrates the power of communities working together and the importance of making friends. At the end of this tale, you see how nature and a little bit of love can make a small flat something very special indeed.