A few months have passed since Tilly's magical time in Whispering Wood, where she helped Fidget Ash from within to rejoin the rest of his clan. But now, the secretive species find their new environment has turned against them and their whole future is in doubt.
Normal everyday life continues back home for teenager Tilly, who can't wait for the school term to end. But, as the last day approaches she is restless and is drawn to the magical objects she holds, from her time in the mysterious wood. She simply must investigate the mystical binoculars further.
Finding a suitable place to sit, Tilly grips the secretive pair of lenses tightly and prays for peace of mind, just wanting to check tiny Ash is still well. For she hasn't seen him for months and feels something is not right. As she stares at the scene through the magical pair, the vision before her cannot be undone and Tilly must act upon what she has seen.
Tilly knows she must help the vulnerable creatures yet again. But with issues closer to home and feelings of personal loss to deal with, it is not only Ash she worries about. Searching for answers, the determined girl discovers a way into the magical realm once more.
But, as she ventures into the new unknown, further problems arise and Tilly's head is in a spin. With secrets buried in the past and commitments of school getting in the way, she must find the pathway to help, for she knows, without her, Ash may not survive.
Embarking on an epic journey for her tiny Fidget friend, Tilly strives to solve many problems, both at home and for the magical world. Can she protect her vulnerable friend this time? Or will the ravages of nature tip the scales towards a certain end for Ash and the whole Fidget species?
The Endearing Fidgets Fall is the second book in The Endearing Fidgets series and follows the book, The Last Fidget. It continues the magical journey of a young girl name Tilly, who strives to save her secretive Fidget friend called Ash. The story takes the reader on a journey of determination and self-belief while enjoying an alternative magical world. It also highlights issues relating to climate change and raises awareness of the impacts it can have on our natural world. Both books in the series can be enjoyed in their own right or together.The author, Ruthie Dean, never imagined she would have written a children's fantasy novel, let alone a sequel. Yet after many years as a primary school teacher, absorbing the imaginative flow of fresh young minds, her life took a different turn - enabling her to explore her writing passion with more interest. Waking up in the middle of the night with further inspiration, she might yet produce another novel in years to come.
