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The Night Gardener
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The Night Gardener

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‘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.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Publishers Ltd
Country
United Kingdom
Date
21 February 2018
Pages
48
ISBN
9781786030412

‘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.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Publishers Ltd
Country
United Kingdom
Date
21 February 2018
Pages
48
ISBN
9781786030412
 
Book Review

The Night Gardener
by Terry Fan,Eric Fan

by Alexa Dretzke, Jan 2017

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.


Alexa Dretzke