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The Garden of Lost Secrets
Age 9+
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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
- Extent:
- 304 pages
- Dimensions:
- 197.1 x 130.8mm
- Paperback ISBN:
- 9781474959551
- Book Band:
- Brown
- Lexile:
- 770L
- Key Stage:
- KS2, KS3
- Publication Date:
- June 2019
- Work Reference:
- 05231
Shortlisted
Crimefest Book Awards 2020
Shortlisted
James Reckitt Hull Children’s Book Award 2020
Shortlisted
Cranleigh School's Awesome Book Awards 2021
A touching story about courage and friendship.
An impressive debut with a gripping plot as well as authentic historical detail.
Atmospheric, full of period detail and, most importantly, thrilling.
I loved this debut novel… Fans of Emma Carroll will adore this historical tale of derring-do and righted wrongs.
Crammed with mystery and secrets against the backdrop of war.
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