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RevealTheHiddenBeach · 27/03/2016 16:15

When I was little (maybe 89-92?) I had a book where some people find a nice patch of grass.

They start off adding fences and then houses and stuff, and basically it turns into this massive roaring city.

At the end they find a new piece of grass and decide to leave it "just as it is".

It was beautifully illustrated and I loved it. No idea what it was called or who it was by.

Oh mumsnet hive mind - does anyone know?! Thank you!!

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tectonicplates · 27/03/2016 18:08

I'm just bumping this for you as it sounds like a lovely book. Wish I could help.

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RevealTheHiddenBeach · 27/03/2016 19:10

Thank you! I'm really hoping that a) I can find it and b) it's as good as I remember! Recently had a disappointing experience re-watching supergirl and I don't want a repeat!

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anastasiakrupnik · 27/03/2016 19:22

Sounds lovely. This list is good and has some on the same theme - The Little House and Farewell to Shady Glade - not sure if they're your book or not.

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MrsSteptoe · 27/03/2016 19:24

Isn't there a specific board for book geniuses? Mumsnet identified the Stark Sisters for me on it. It was an extraordinary feat of deduction from my description, as well.