Hewitt's atmospheric novel in verse immersed me from the first page. The verse is beautifully written with an engaging plot and expertly-drawn characters. The themes are so apropos for the world we are living in. I loved escaping into this gorgeous world.

A beautiful fantasy novel-in-verse, perfect for a middle grade winter read where a human musician and giant gardener must learn to trust themselves and each other as they combine their special magics to make a safe space for children to thrive. Loved the themes of rebirth and renewal threaded through the story with personal, friendship, and climate and environmental implications. And bonus? A fantasy map!!!

THE SONG OF ORPHAN’S GARDEN is so unique—a middle grade fantasy written in verse! It’s beautiful and musical and full of important messages about trust, perspective, and the power of friendship. This one hits all the high notes for me!

Adored this fantasy in verse! Hewitt's writing is engaging, and she effectively paints a world blighted by winter spirits and the human children and young giant caught up in the storms. Learning to trust is a big theme in the book, with multiple viewpoints presented from two opposing sides of a years-long battle--humans on one side and giants on the other. With the lyrical cadence of the writing and the riveting storyline, young readers will enjoy how this story unfolds.