The Secret World of Polly Flint

The Secret World of Polly Flint follows the story of a young girl named Polly Flint who, after the death of her mother, retreats into a world of her own imagination to cope with her loss. Polly becomes fascinated with the idea of 'Time Gypsies', mysterious beings who can travel through time. After moving in with her strict Aunt Em, Polly discovers that she has a unique ability to slip into a parallel world called the 'Time Out of Time', where she meets a boy named Thomas, who is also a Time Gypsy. As Polly navigates her dual realities, she learns important lessons about acceptance, grief, and the power of imagination. The book weaves a magical tale that explores the complexity of coping with change and the comfort that a secret world can provide to a young person facing life's challenges.