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The Night Gardener

By: Jonathan Auxier
Narrated by: Beverley A Crick
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Publisher's summary

This much-anticipated follow-up to Jonathan Auxier’s 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, 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.

©2014 Jonathan Auxier (P)2014 Recorded Books

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It's awsome

It's great for all ages even adults.I have to read it for school.its great.all ages

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Fun little read

This was a fun little read for Halloween. If I had kids I would read it with them. spooky but not scary.

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beware the spooky creepy gardener

Even though this is a young adult book, I really enjoyed it immensely. I'm 40 years old and I did not think that I was going to be so taken in with the story. if you're anywhere from 14 - 99, you'll love the story. It's a really good fantasy story

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This book was great! They had alot of suspence

This book was great! They had alot of suspence . it will change you

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nice listen

It's a pretty steady story not to many lulls maybe a bit slow at first but still good and the narrator was great.

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Beautiful and Eerie

Jonathan Auxier is a wonderful storyteller because of the characters and relationships he creates. The genius of the story isn’t in the thrilling moments, but in the interactions of the characters.

From my daughter: “Kip’s cool! Yay!🧡 Molly’s cool! Yay!🧡 Constance’s cool! Yay!💜 Bertrand’s cool! Yay!💙 Alistair’s cool! Yay!💚 Penny’s cool! Yay!💛———💗💗💗💗

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A great listen !

I wasn’t sure what to make of this book . I’d had it in my library for months before I actually listened to it , and all I can say is I’m glad I did !!
The book is full of spook , suspense and even laughter .
Be careful what you wish for 😉

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Wonderful Story!!!

This is a wonderful story told by an amazing narrator. It's absolutely one of my favorites.
Engaging and well-paced, with perfectly built characters you'll cling to.
Loved it!!

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Wonderful story

This was a great story with a fabulous narration. I loved her Irish accent. My children also loved this book.

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Loved it!

Not really for kids, but an excellent scary fairy tale. I enjoyed it immensely as a gore repulsed 39 year old.

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