
When Milo finds a hidden orchard where every apple ticks like a tiny clock, he must solve the mystery of why time has stopped for the village next door.
A warm mystery-adventure for readers who enjoy clever clues, magical settings, and short chapters with clear story momentum.
Milo first heard the ticking while walking home from school.
It came from behind the old stone wall at the edge of Briar Lane, where nobody in town ever went.
At first, he thought it was a broken watch. Then he noticed the apples hanging over the wall. Each one clicked softly in the evening air.