The Windy Hill

The Windy Hill is a children's novel by Cornelia Meigs, published in 1921 and recognized as a Newbery Honor title in 1922. The story follows siblings Oliver and Janet Peyton as they visit their cousin Jasper in New England, where they uncover family secrets and confront the mysterious changes in Jasper's demeanor. Through encounters with the Beeman, a neighbor who shares tales of their family's history, the siblings begin to understand the underlying tensions affecting their cousin and their own family dynamics. The novel explores themes of adventure, mystery, and personal growth.