The Night Gardener

Jonathan Auxier

May 2014 · Abrams

About this ebook

A New York Times bestseller, Jonathan Auxier’s The Night Gardener is a Victorian ghost story with shades of Washington Irving and Henry James. More than just a spooky tale, it’s 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 Auxier’s exquisite command of language, The Night Gardener is a mesmerizing read and a classic in the making.

“Lots of creepiness, memorable characters, a worthy message, Auxier’s 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

Ratings and reviews

This book is awesome. Although it is a little bit scary for kids under the age of 7, that doesn't make it a bad book though, this book brought me to a fresh new start of the spooky vines and sinister plans. What is fun about this book is that the evil grows to a different level, and when I mean a different level I really mean it, this book made a want to keep reading, I love how it was so fast paced and it was a good page turner. I will be reading this again.

Go to Barnes&Nobles and they have the same book for 2 dollars. This us outrageous for a price. Lower your price and maybe you will get more people.

This book is in a much higher class than alot of books I've read. From an amazing story to some great characters, this books got it all.

About the author

Jonathan Auxier is the New York Times bestselling and critically acclaimed author of Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes, The Night Gardener, Sophie Quire and the Last Storyguard,and Sweep. He lives with his family in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.