The Orchard on Fire Author:Shena Mackay When April Harlency and her parents move from Streatham to The Copper Kettle Tearoom in Kent, April's whole life changes. Through her eyes we witness her rite of passage from childhood to adolescence. With her best friend, the wonderfully exciting but dangerous Ruby, they discover an idyllic secret world in the orchard. However, their lives ... more »are permeated with a sense of menace which is mainly centered on Mr Greenidge who befriends April and involves her in a sinister and uncomfortable relationship that will eventually lead to trouble for all her family.« less