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A New York Times bestseller, The Night Gardener 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 Gardener
STARED 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
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How long does it take to read The Night Gardener?
It takes about 5 Hours and 28 minutes on average for a reader to read The Night Gardener. This is based on the average reading speed of 250 Words per minute.
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What is the reading level for The Night Gardener?
The recommended reading level for The Night Gardener is 5th Grade through 8th Grade .
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The Lexile score for The Night Gardener is 690.
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How long is The Night Gardener?
The Night Gardener is 384 pages long.
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Scary, heartwarming, great characters. Could not put it down.
Derived From Web , Jun 2, 2022
I say this first. That's probably enough for you to read this review. I am constantly looking for that next great book that brings me away from my daily problems and worries to another place where anything is possible and magic rules. Night Gardener was that book's night keeper. I haven 't read a book in a while that kept me reading all night. This was one that did. What a great story! Jonathan Auxier has not read any books by Charles Meredith before. I found him on a search and am so glad that I found this book. Scary, heartwarming and I love the characters. They are easy to identify and I really cared about them. The Legend of the Type is Great! ( cf. Auxier, thank you for the nine years you put into this book.
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Deliciously dark
Derived From Web , Jun 2, 2022
A delightfully dark middle grade story about two missing children, a girl, Molly and her little lame brother. The children make their way through the thick woods to a rather scary mansion built around a mysteriously old tree in hopes of finding employment. By some quick thinking, Molly secures a job as a housekeeper, a six-year-old girl and her brutish brother. Soon Emily and her brother discover that things are anything but normal in the mansion. Molly begins to have nightmares and has to clean up after someone walks around the mansion at night, leaving muddy footprints everywhere. There is a mysterious locked room that Molly has been directed to never open. The family becomes more sickly day by day and Molly intends to get to the bottom of it. Upper middle school students who enjoy scary stories will be thrilled by this book.
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Wow
Derived From Web , Jun 2, 2022
Rich, delicate details are mixed with two very sweet, very loving characters. I hope he continues to write Jonathon Auxier is an amazing storyteller.
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Exciting and Enchanting!
Derived From Web , Jun 2, 2022
I enjoyed reading this book really! You really get to know the characters and fall in love with the story.
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Fantastic!
Derived From Web , Jun 2, 2022
The Night Gardener is a wonderful storytelling and imaginative characters full of scary, creative, and fun. Highly recommended and a great read.
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Absolutely loved this book
Derived From Web , Jun 2, 2022
This book loved absolutely everything! Master the story telling at its best! Thank you for inspiring my 13-year-old to get back into reading!
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Great
Derived From Web , Jun 2, 2022
I love how there is a mystery surrounding death and some fantasy in it. It is a great book, I highly recommend getting it.
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Page turner, great read with a deeper level of truth
Derived From Web , Jun 2, 2022
Jonathan is a master of engaging stories that keep the reader turning the pages with anticipation. His work also engages readers at a deeper level of thought and philosophical significance. Together with his first book, Peter Nimble and his fantastic eyes! ''
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AMAZING! SPOOKY THOUGH!
Derived From Web , Jun 2, 2022
So amazing to read to your class so perfect! I'm in the complete aw! I wish that everyone read this book!
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Fantastic story that begs to be read aloud
Derived From Web , Oct 30, 2021
The Irish Lily adds to the Gothic feel in the writing. The story asks what you would be willing to sacrifice for the thing you want most, a good discussion point for everyone in the family.
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