Cartwheeling in Thunderstorms

In this enchanting novel by Katherine Rundell, Wilhelmina Silver's idyllic life on an African farm is upended when she is sent to a daunting boarding school in England after her home is sold. Faced with the harsh realities of schoolgirl rivalries, Will must navigate a world that's far more challenging than the wilds she knows. As she struggles to find her place in this new environment, the story explores her resilience and courage in the face of adversity.