The Garden of Lost Secrets
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Usborne Publishing Ltd
Published:13th Jun '19
£7.99
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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
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 *
- Short-listed for Crimefest Book Awards 2020 (UK)
- Short-listed for James Reckitt Hull Children’s Book Award 2020 (UK)
- Short-listed for Cranleigh School's Awesome Book Awards 2021 (UK)
ISBN: 9781474959551
Dimensions: 197mm x 131mm x 24mm
Weight: 290g
304 pages