Book details
Tom's Midnight Garden
Description
This exquisite graphic novel adaptation of Philippa Pearce's Carnegie Medal-winning Tom's Midnight Garden reimagines a beloved classic in a new, full-color format. With stunning art from award-winning graphic artist Edith, readers will be swept up in this transcendent story of friendship.
When Tom's brother gets sick, Tom's shipped off to spend what he's sure will be a boring summer with his aunt and uncle in the country. But then Tom hears the old grandfather clock in the hall chime thirteen times, and he's transported back to an old garden where he meets a mysterious girl named Hatty. Tom returns to the garden every night to have adventures with Hatty, who grows a little older with each visit. As the summer comes to an end, Tom realizes he wants to stay in the midnight garden with Hatty forever.
Winner of the Carnegie Medal, Tom's Midnight Garden is a classic of children's literature and a deeply satisfying time-travel mystery. This stunning graphic novel adaptation from award-winning French artist Edith transforms Philippa Pearce's story into an engaging visual adventure.
Age
8-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
100 pages
Book in series
#1
Why to read
- It's a timeless classic: Tom's Midnight Garden has been enchanting readers for over 50 years, and its themes of childhood wonder, magic, and the passing of time continue to resonate with readers of all ages.
- It's a beautifully written story: Édith's writing is both elegant and accessible, making the story a joy to read aloud or to oneself. The descriptions of the garden and its inhabitants are particularly vivid, transporting readers to a magical world that's both familiar and strange.
- It's a celebration of imagination and creativity: Tom's Midnight Garden is a testament to the power of imagination and creativity in childhood. The story encourages readers to explore their own imaginations and to find magic in the everyday world around them.
- It's a heartwarming and thought-provoking tale: The story is both heartwarming and thought-provoking, exploring themes of loneliness, friendship, and the importance of human connection. It's a tale that will resonate with readers of all ages, and one that will leave you thinking long after you've finished reading.