Paola Peretti

Mafalda is 13 and has been blind since she was 10. Her best friend is the cheerfully rule-breaking Filippo, and she is accompanied everywhere by Ottimo Turcaret, her devoted cat. Mafalda is always looking on the bright side, thinking of things she can do both now and in the future despite her loss of sight. But other things are worrying...

The Distance Between Me and the Cherry Tree is a novel for all ages about a young girl losing her sight, inspired by the author's own life story. It is perfect for fans of Wonder, The Little Prince, and The Hen Who Dreamed She Could Fly. Mafalda is a nine-year-old girl who knows one thing: some time in the next...