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Overview

A New York Times bestseller, Jonathan Auxier's The Night Gardener is a Victorian ghost story with shades of Washington Irving and Henry James. More than just a spooky tale, it's also a moral fable about human greed and the power of storytelling.

The Night Gardener follows two abandoned Irish siblings who travel to work as servants at a creepy, crumbling English manor house. But the house and its family are not quite what they seem. Soon the children are confronted by a mysterious spectre and an ancient curse that threatens their very lives.

With Auxier's exquisite command of language, The Night Gardener is a mesmerizing read and a classic in the making.

Named A Best Book of the 21st Century (So Far) by Kirkus

"Storytelling and the secret desires of the heart wind together in this atmospheric novel that doubles as a ghost tale." --School Library Journal, starred review

"Lots of creepiness, memorable characters, a worthy message, Auxier's atmospheric drawings and touches of humor amid the horror make this cautionary tale one readers will not soon forget." --Kirkus, starred review

Don't Miss These Other Books by Jonathan Auxier:

Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781419715310
  • ISBN-10: 1419715313
  • Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
  • Publish Date: May 2015
  • Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.4 x 1.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.86 pounds
  • Page Count: 384
  • Reading Level: Ages 8-12

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