The Garden of Lost Secrets
Published on 13. June 2019
Book
Paperback/Softback
304 pages
978-1-4749-5955-1 (ISBN)
Description
Secrets, mystery and bravery meet in this bestselling, gripping historical adventure, from critically-acclaimed Ann-Marie Howell.
OCTOBER, 1916.
Clara has been sent to stay with her aunt and uncle while England is at war. But when she reaches their cottage on an enormous country estate, Clara is plunged into a tangle of secrets... A dark, locked room, a scheming thief, and a mysterious boy who only appears at night.
Clara has a secret of her own too - a terrible one about her brother, fighting in the war. And as the secrets turn to danger, Clara must find the courage to save herself, and those around her...
'Fans of Emma Carroll will adore this historical tale of derring-do and righted wrongs' The Times, Children's Book of the Week
OCTOBER, 1916.
Clara has been sent to stay with her aunt and uncle while England is at war. But when she reaches their cottage on an enormous country estate, Clara is plunged into a tangle of secrets... A dark, locked room, a scheming thief, and a mysterious boy who only appears at night.
Clara has a secret of her own too - a terrible one about her brother, fighting in the war. And as the secrets turn to danger, Clara must find the courage to save herself, and those around her...
'Fans of Emma Carroll will adore this historical tale of derring-do and righted wrongs' The Times, Children's Book of the Week
Reviews / Votes
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 *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 9 to 12 years
Dimensions
Height: 195 mm
Width: 128 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
249 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4749-5955-1 (9781474959551)
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Additional editions
A.M. Howell
The Garden of Lost Secrets
E-Book
06/2019
Usborne Publishing Ltd
€4.49
Available for download
Person
A.M. Howell has always been inspired by the stories around her, and how imagination can unlock the secrets of the past. Her thrilling historical mysteries have garnered great critical acclaim, winning both the Mal Peet Children's Book Award, and the East Anglian Book of the Year Award, as well as being shortlisted for lots of other prizes. A.M. Howell lives in Suffolk with her husband and two sons.