Kate Grimes

Eight- year old Lizzie Greenlee is an orphan in Victorian London. Abandoned by her older sister Annie, homeless and alone, she struggles for survival in a cruel world. Help comes in the form of Joey, a former barrow-boy. Will Joey ever be more than just a friend - and will Lizzie ever find happiness and love.

Willow Green is a small meadow surrounded by woods that were once part of a large farming estate. The farm, and Foxley Hall, a large country house, is deserted by humans and only the woodland animals live there now. They are happy, friendly little creatures who all look after each other.