This much-anticipated follow-up to Jonathan Auxier's exceptional debut, Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes, is a Victorian ghost story with shades of Washington Irving and Henry James. More than just a spooky tale, it's also a moral fable about human greed and the power of storytelling.The Night Gardener follows two abandoned Irish siblings who travel to work as servants at a creepy, crumbling English manor house. But the house and its family are not quite what they seem. Soon the children are confronted by a mysterious spectre and an ancient curse that threatens their very lives. With Auxier's exquisite command of language,The Night Gardener is a mesmerizing read and a classic in the making.Praise for The Night GardenerSTARRED REVIEWS"Lots of creepiness, memorable characters, a worthy message, Auxier's atmospheric drawings and touches of humor amid the horror make this cautionary tale one readers will not soon forget."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review"Storytelling and the secret desires of the heart wind together in this atmospheric novel that doubles as a ghost tale."--School Library Journal, starred review"Auxier achieves an ideal mix of adventure and horror, offering all of it in elegant, atmospheric language that forces the reader to slow down a bit and revel in both the high-quality plot and the storytelling itself."--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books"All proper scary stories require a spooky, menacing atmosphere, and Auxier (Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes) delivers the goods with his precise descriptions of the gothic setting and teasing hints of mystery and suspense."--The Horn Book MagazineSummer 2014 Kids' Indie Next List
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The Night Gardener
von Jonathan Auxier
This much-anticipated follow-up to Jonathan Auxier's exceptional debut, Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes, is a Victorian ghost story with shades of Washington Irving and Henry James. More than just a spooky tale, it's also a moral fable about human greed and the power of storytelling.The Night Gardener follows two abandoned Irish siblings who travel to work as servants at a creepy, crumbling English manor house. But the house and its family are not quite what they seem. Soon the children are confronted by a mysterious spectre and an ancient curse that threatens their very lives. With Auxier's exquisite command of language,The Night Gardener is a mesmerizing read and a classic in the making.Praise for The Night GardenerSTARRED REVIEWS"Lots of creepiness, memorable characters, a worthy message, Auxier's atmospheric drawings and touches of humor amid the horror make this cautionary tale one readers will not soon forget."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review"Storytelling and the secret desires of the heart wind together in this atmospheric novel that doubles as a ghost tale."--School Library Journal, starred review"Auxier achieves an ideal mix of adventure and horror, offering all of it in elegant, atmospheric language that forces the reader to slow down a bit and revel in both the high-quality plot and the storytelling itself."--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books"All proper scary stories require a spooky, menacing atmosphere, and Auxier (Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes) delivers the goods with his precise descriptions of the gothic setting and teasing hints of mystery and suspense."--The Horn Book MagazineSummer 2014 Kids' Indie Next List
Aktuelle Rezensionen(1)
Rezension von RaymondThe Night Gardener is categorized as a children’s book, but I think it's legitimately a story for any age group . Auxier has crafted a masterful ghost story, set in 19th century England, and hints at the Irish Potato Famine. This is a terrific book. It really drew me in and was a real page turner, right up to the end. It reminded me of home and I could relate to Molly and Kip. However. I have never heard anyone in Ireland say the words 'canna' or 'dinna'. As far as I'm aware that's a Scottish expression. Reading those words jarred me out of the story a little bit. But it's a small criticism. I highly recommend everyone to read this novel. I would really look forward to a sequel to this novel.