Aunt Edna and the Lightning Rock

In "Aunt Edna and the Lightning Rock," the first book of the Aunt Edna Stories by C. A. Hocking, Aunt Edna faces an unexpected challenge when her orphaned niece, Isobel, comes to live with her. As an Eternal with magical powers, Edna is uncertain about how to care for her Mere Mortal niece, especially with a cast of quirky characters including Diggidydog, Grumblebumkin, and a host of ghosts adding to the chaos. This engaging Australian children's fable blends weirdness and wonder as Aunt Edna navigates her newfound family dynamic.