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The Night Gardener : a scary story by Auxier, Jonathan is a work of fiction available to read on EtoBox.

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This much-anticipated follow-up to Jonathan Auxiers 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, its 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 Auxiers exquisite command of language, The Night Gardener is a mesmerizing read and a classic in the making. Praise for The Night Gardener **STARRED REVIEW S "Lots of creepiness, memorable characters, a worthy message, Auxiers 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,

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Author

Auxier, Jonathan

Publisher

Amulet Books, Harry N Abrams Inc

Published

2014

Language

EN

ISBN

9781613126608

Category

work of fiction

Subjects

Fiction, Children'S, Young Adult

Rating

4.05 / 5 (9,979 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14