Tom's Midnight Garden Graphic Novel (Graphic Novel)

By Philippa Pearce, Edith (Illustrator)

Book #1 in the Tom's Midnight Garden series

A clock chimes thirteen, revealing a secret garden and a mysterious girl. Can Tom stay forever?

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100 pages· 8,208 words· Est. 1.5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Tom's summer takes an unexpected turn when a clock chimes thirteen, transporting him to a magical garden. There, he meets Hatty, a girl who ages with each visit. As their bond deepens, Tom faces a dilemma: return to reality or stay in the enchanting midnight garden forever. What secrets does this timeless place hold, and what will Tom choose as summer fades?

From the publisher

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.

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