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The Ghost Garden
Book Review
I really liked this book because it is spooky and scary
I really liked this book because it is spooky and scary. It’s set in the olden days and is about two children who go on an adventure to find a burial chamber. They meet lots of spooky things on the way back.
My favourite character is Leo because he loves adventures. He thought there was going to be a war and at the end when family read the newspaper at the end they realise he was right!
My favorite part of the story was when they meet the ghost army. It was so exciting when the ghosts walk right through them.
This book is good for children who like spooky adventures.
About the Book
From bestselling author Emma Carroll comes a powerful and spine-tingling story set in Edwardian England just before the First World War.
Fans of Frances Hodgson Burnett’s The Secret Garden will enjoy the historical context and the garden-theme although the two stories are very different. This book is illustrated by Kaja Kajfež
The mother of our young reviewer said that her son could not put this one down. After it arrived in the post he sat down and read it from cover to cover. Please scroll down to read why he enjoyed it so much. It will be available in January 2021.
It is Summer 1914 and Fran finds a bone in the garden of Long Barrow House on the same day that Leo breaks his leg. Is this a coincidence?
From his wheelchair Leo tells Fran about the threat of war that is looming and the pair start to uncover the secrets of the garden…
Author
Emma Carroll
Emma Carroll is a British children’s author and former English teacher, now celebrated for her richly atmospheric historical novels. Her work includes award-winning titles like Letters from the Lighthouse and Secrets of a Sun King, often featuring strong young female protagonists. She lives in the Somerset hills.
Reviewer Profile
Charlie, 7
- Reviews: 3
- Likes: adventuring, climbing and reading
- Dislikes: singing and dancing
- Favourite Book: The Famous Five by Enid Blyton
- Favourite Song: Jump Around by House of Pain
- Favourite Film: the Harry Potter films
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