The Night Gardener
Terry Fan,Eric Fan
The Night Gardener
Terry Fan,Eric Fan
‘Something was happening on Grimloch Lane. Something good.’ A best-selling debut picture book about an orphan whose life is transformed by a mysterious night gardener bringing colour and life to his town.
One day, William discovers that the tree outside his window has been sculpted into a wise owl. In the following days, more topiaries appear, and each one is more beautiful than the last. Soon, William’s grey little town is full of colour and life. And though the mysterious night gardener disappears as suddenly as he appeared, William and his town are changed forever. With breathtaking illustrations and spare, sweet text, this masterpiece about enjoying the beauty of nature is sure to become an instant classic.
Review
Alexa Dretzke
The Night Gardener is a magical and mysterious picture book. Grimloch Lane is fairly uninspiring until one night a tree is transformed into a giant owl and people are filled with wonder. Each day they wake to another topiary masterpiece and suddenly a disengaged community is animated and socialising, puzzled and excited by possibility. Who is the creator of these arboreal delights?
The story and pictures are splendidly atmospheric and the detail will be lingered over as this charming tale beguiles young audiences of 3 and up.
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