In the finest horticultural tradition of Philippa Pearce and Frances Hodgson Burnett, AM Howell anchors this charming, domestic wartime mystery in an evocative, allegorical garden. Intrigue, secrets and strange nocturnal figures abound as Clara is sent to stay with her formidable aunt and uncle during the Great War.
October, 1916.
Clara is sent to stay with her formidable aunt and uncle in the grounds of a country estate. Clara soon discovers that her new surroundings hold secrets: a locked room and a hidden key, and a mysterious boy who only appears in the gardens at night...
But can Clara face up to her own secrets, and a war she's desperate to forget?
Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 9781474959551
Number of pages: 304
Weight: 290 g
Dimensions: 197 x 131 x 24 mm
A touching story about courage and friendship. - The Daily Telegraph
An impressive debut with a gripping plot as well as authentic historical detail. - The Daily Mail
Atmospheric, full of period detail and, most importantly, thrilling. - The i
I loved this debut novel… Fans of Emma Carroll will adore this historical tale of derring-do and righted wrongs. - The Times
Crammed with mystery and secrets against the backdrop of war. - The Bookseller
This is a timeless read and will be enjoyed by children across Key Stage Two and beyond. Set during WW1 it really reminded me of The Secret Garden (not just because of the name) and if you enjoyed that, you will love... More
I’m always a fan of books set during the war, but away from the actual fighting, so I was keen to read this and it didn’t disappoint.
I really liked the way the war was threaded through it. I thought it portrayed so...
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I loved this book. Exotic pineapples grown in a walled kitchen garden. Lovable characters that jump out of the page. Mysterious goings-on at every turn. Based on a real place (Ickworth Park, Bury St Edmunds).... More
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