Pearce, Philippa
Tom's Midnight Garden
- ISBN 13:
- 9780062696588
- author:
- Pearce, Philippa
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Greenwillow Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 19.3 x 12.95 x 2.03 centimetres
- Genre:
- Children's, Fiction, Action & Adventure
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
Tom's Midnight Garden by Philippa Pearce is a story of friendship and adventure. When Tom's brother falls ill, he is sent to spend a summer with his aunt and uncle in the countryside. However, his life takes an unexpected turn when he hears the old grandfather clock chime thirteen times, transporting him back to a magical garden where he meets a young girl named Hatty. As the summer progresses, Tom returns to the garden every night, embarking on thrilling adventures with Hatty who mysteriously grows older with each visit. As the days come to an end, Tom must confront the reality of his time-traveling world and decide whether to stay in the garden forever. With its unique blend of fantasy and mystery, this beautifully repackaged edition is a must-have for readers looking for a captivating story. Features new interior spot art by Jaime Zollars add to the enchantment of this 60th-anniversary edition, making it an ideal introduction to this beloved tale for a broad range of readers.