New Chronicles of Rebecca

In the sun‑drenched garden of Riverboro, every blossom becomes a line of verse for twelve‑year‑old Rebecca Randall. Surrounded by hollyhocks, dahlias and the hum of busy bees, she fills her notebook with rhymes, turning ordinary chores into lyrical experiments. Her keen ear for language makes even a simple conversation feel like a staged performance, and the garden’s riot of colour mirrors the bright imagination that fuels her daily musings.

Yet beneath the fragrant petals lies a gentle clash of expectations. Rebecca’s aunt, Miranda, pushes for discipline and duty, while the curious girl yearns for play and discovery. As the summer stretches on, the young poet’s questions about the world—and the weeds that grow thicker than the flowers—hint at a journey that will test her love of words and her place in a world that seems both orderly and wild. Listeners will find a charming portrait of childhood curiosity, poised on the edge of a larger adventure.