
The Garden of Lost Secrets by Am Howell
October, 1916. Clara is sent to stay with her formidable aunt and uncle in the grounds of a country estate. Clara soon discovers that her new surroundings hold secrets: a locked room and a hidden key, and a mysterious boy who only appears in the gardens at night... But can Clara face up to her own secrets, and a war she's desperate to forget?
A touching story about courage and friendship* The Daily Telegraph *
An impressive debut with a gripping plot as well as authentic historical detail. * The Daily Mail *
Atmospheric, full of period detail and, most importantly, thrilling. * The i *
I loved this debut novel… Fans of Emma Carroll will adore this historical tale of derring-do and righted wrongs. * The Times *
Crammed with mystery and secrets against the backdrop of war. * The Bookseller *
An impressive debut with a gripping plot as well as authentic historical detail. * The Daily Mail *
Atmospheric, full of period detail and, most importantly, thrilling. * The i *
I loved this debut novel… Fans of Emma Carroll will adore this historical tale of derring-do and righted wrongs. * The Times *
Crammed with mystery and secrets against the backdrop of war. * The Bookseller *
A.M. Howell has always been inspired by the stories around her, and how imagination can unlock the secrets of the past. Her thrilling historical mysteries have garnered great critical acclaim, winning both the Mal Peet Children's Book Award, and the East Anglian Book of the Year Award, as well as being shortlisted for lots of other prizes. A.M. Howell lives in Suffolk with her husband and two sons.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781474959551 |
| ISBN 10 | 1474959555 |
| Title | The Garden of Lost Secrets |
| Author | Am Howell |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Usborne Publishing Ltd |
| Year published | 2019-06-13 |
| Number of pages | 304 |
| Prizes | Short-listed for Crimefest Book Awards 2020 (UK), Short-listed for James Reckitt Hull Children’s Book Award 2020 (UK), Short-listed for Cranleigh School's Awesome Book Awards 2021 (UK) |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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