Shadow Garden by Andrew Matthews
Matty's sixth sense tells her that Tagram House is harbouring a dark secret. The master, Dr. Hobbes, seems charming on the surface but underneath Matty detects a glint of razor-sharp steel. Her fears lead Matty to the eerie Shadow Garden, and she eventually discovers what's buried there. Now she must untangle the mystery before disaster engulfs everyone. Like cold fingers reaching from the grave, a chilling atmosphere of mystery and suspense seeps through the pages of this haunting ghost story.
I could hardly put it down! * Ashley Mora (14) Sunday Herald *
I would highly recommend The Shadow Garden to anyone (girls in particular) as it is a very enjoyable readIn fact, I could hardly put it down! * Ashley Mora (14), Sunday Herald *
Matty can see ghosts, though her mother asks her to keep quiet about this particular talent, and she is haunted by two Italian children who lived in the house at one time. Were they killed? Is Catherine in danger? The nines-plus will enjoy this ghostly tale. * Caroline Franklin, Newbury Weekly News *
This is a highly atmospheric novel, firmly in the canon of the English ghost story tradition: a satisfying, gripping read with a truly alarming climax which would make a real coup de theatre on stage or screen and reminded me of another memorable scene in a novel, this time Bleak House. I thought it was great! * School Librarian Journal *
Told in retrospect by Matty, the ghost story has a sense of sinister uneasiness from the outset. Matty's likeable character appeals to the reader and helps to draw them into the story. A loosely historical setting and the book's format with spooky writing, make this a classic ghost tale to entertain an older reader. * Sarah Cheetham, Write Away! *
I would highly recommend The Shadow Garden to anyone (girls in particular) as it is a very enjoyable readIn fact, I could hardly put it down! * Ashley Mora (14), Sunday Herald *
Matty can see ghosts, though her mother asks her to keep quiet about this particular talent, and she is haunted by two Italian children who lived in the house at one time. Were they killed? Is Catherine in danger? The nines-plus will enjoy this ghostly tale. * Caroline Franklin, Newbury Weekly News *
This is a highly atmospheric novel, firmly in the canon of the English ghost story tradition: a satisfying, gripping read with a truly alarming climax which would make a real coup de theatre on stage or screen and reminded me of another memorable scene in a novel, this time Bleak House. I thought it was great! * School Librarian Journal *
Told in retrospect by Matty, the ghost story has a sense of sinister uneasiness from the outset. Matty's likeable character appeals to the reader and helps to draw them into the story. A loosely historical setting and the book's format with spooky writing, make this a classic ghost tale to entertain an older reader. * Sarah Cheetham, Write Away! *
Andrew Matthews has been writing for fun since he was seven, but was a teacher for twenty-three years before becoming a full-time author. He has written over sixty books for children and teenagers, including Cat Song, which was nominated for the Smarties Book Prize in 1994, and the critically acclaimed Love Street. He is a hugely versatile writer, and has retold many myths, legends and classic stories, as well as writing his own original novels. Andrew lives in Reading with his wife and their cat.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780746067949 |
| ISBN 10 | 0746067941 |
| Title | Shadow Garden |
| Author | Andrew Matthews |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Usborne Publishing Ltd |
| Year published | 2005-10-28 |
| Number of pages | 208 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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