The Night Gardener
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2016 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

The Night Gardener

Written and illustrated by Terry Fan and Eric Fan

A mysterious gardener transforms a gray town with magical topiaries.

5.9/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 7,089 ratings
48 pages· 263 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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William, a lonely boy, discovers a mysterious gardener transforming his drab town with enchanting topiaries. As he follows the artist, he becomes part of the magic, changing his world forever. What secrets does the night hold, and how will William's life be transformed by this whimsical artistry?

From the publisher

Everyone on Grimloch Lane enjoys the trees and shrubs clipped into animal masterpieces after dark by the Night Gardener, but William, a lonely boy, spots the artist, follows him, and helps with his special work.

At a glance
Format
Pages
48
Words
263
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD570L
Themes & topics
Books about animalsBooks about artistsBooks about treesBooks about gardeningBooks about the environment
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.7
F&P level
~O
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
180418
Publication
Published
February 16, 2016
First published
February 1, 2016
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781481439787

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