64 pages 2 hours read

Jonathan Auxier

The Night Gardener

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2014

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Reviews & Readership

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Jonathan Auxier's The Night Gardener impresses with its atmospheric storytelling, engaging characters, and detailed setting. Reviewers praise its ability to blend mystery with a Victorian-era ghost story vibe. However, some find the pacing uneven and the ending slightly predictable. Overall, it's well-received as a spooky, thought-provoking tale suitable for middle-grade readers.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Night Gardener?

A reader who enjoys dark, atmospheric tales with a mix of mystery and supernatural elements would love The Night Gardener by Jonathan Auxier. Fans of Coraline by Neil Gaiman and A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket will appreciate its eerie storytelling and richly developed characters.

Recommended

Reading Age

10-14years

Lexile Level

690

Book Details

Genre
Fantasy
Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction
Historical Fiction
Themes
Relationships: Siblings
Values/Ideas: Truth & Lies
Society: Class
Topics
Religion / Spirituality