Twelve year old Chia and her pet duck Pip are trapped inside dark and dingy mines, digging for diamonds for her evil stepmother Priscilla. They're trapped. Forever. No way to escape.

Until one unexpected day a strange woman turns up to help them. Chia has no idea who she is, but the idea of finally leaving is too good to resist. That and her deepest desire to help her sister Viola from the clutches of Priscilla. 

Chia and Pip find themselves transported to a magical house known as 66 Lilly Pilly Lane. Here they are offered the chance to save Viola, but only if they help defeat Priscilla first. 

As Chia sets off on the adventure of a lifetime, she navigates secrets, lies, and obstacles at every turn. But Chia has a bigger battle on her hands than defeating Priscilla, and a much greater purpose than helping her sister Viola.

Will she finally understand that the only way to help her sister is to help herself? Or will she fail instead?

Come on a magical adventure to discover The Splendid Secrets of 66 Lilly Pilly Lane. A middle grade novel that will entertain and delight even the most reluctant of readers.

Ideal for kids ages 9 - 100