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Aug 27, 2023wmtlady rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
If you loved good fairy tales as a youngster, step into this "story". I don't watch horror movies or read Stephen King books, but this book let me experience the chill of true evil within the "safe" boundaries of juvenile fiction. Don't…
Aug 10, 2023Rebecca Smyth rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Looking for a spooky tale? Follow 14-year old Molly as she tries to find a safe place for her brother to live and instead ends up in a haunted manor. Can Molly and Kip escape the curse of the Windsor family and find their happily ever…
Jul 03, 2023peacebenow rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Fast paced, enchanting story that will draw you in from the get go. Wonderful storytelling w/ bits of history. A magical, haunted house is the giver of wishes but at what cost? Molly and Kip, two smart and resourceful Irish children will…
Apr 07, 2023JCLSarahZ rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I loved this spooky suspense novel. Part ghost story, part cautionary tale with plenty of likeable, and not so likeable characters. Well developed and engaging.
Jul 31, 2022housewe rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
A great read that kept me flipping the pages until late at night! This book grabs readers, hook, line, and sinker. I could ever put this book down, even while eating! The combination of horror and mystery will make about anyone intrigued!
Jul 15, 2022Avni_Iyer rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
The Night Gardener by Jonathan Auxier is a rich, meaningful, and vivid story with an edge of creepy lore. The two main characters, Molly and Kip, are abandoned Irish siblings looking for a warm bed and a stable job. Their search lands them…
Nov 09, 2021MillieBT rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Interesting read
Jul 16, 2021bogwolf rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Solid spooky Victorian-flavored YA. A quick read with an author who never loses track of earlier story-lines. Best read after dark with the wind blowing outside.
Jul 04, 2021Irzabeta rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
I've struggled with reviewing this book. On the one hand, I did enjoy it. There was suspense and I kept flipping the pages to find out the resolution, even though, to be honest, I knew what would happen. Even though it is a book geared…
Nov 05, 2020jrhaasdyk rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Auxier is my new favorite children's author, hands-down. His talent with spinning a tale, combined with his sparkling language and strong themes are everything I look for in a great novel to share with my kid. This one is a bit too spooky…
Apr 23, 2019Sgordano rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A beautifully dark tale that definitely engrosses you. I had messed up dreams in the middle of this book. Auxier paints a world that you can't help but interacting with. The characters are quite easy to relate to, even where somewhat…
Feb 13, 2019Alyssa_RR rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
love the imagination and creativity. A "ghost" story that wasn't overly scary but the suspense was good.
Nov 05, 2017WardenScythe rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome, spooky book. It was amazing
Oct 16, 20171_Great_Book rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Perfectly spooky tale to read this time of year. Complete with black edges and shadowy silhouette illustrations, this is a tale that all can appreciate. The central theme is what you desire is not always what you need. Plot is excellent…
Oct 03, 20170Charlie rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
This was a wonderfully creepy tale. There were spooky noises in the night, mysterious locked rooms, creepy characters, and a gutsy brother and sister who find themselves plunked into the middle of it all. I appreciated how storytelling…
Jun 29, 2017delynnem rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
My son really enjoyed this book. It is a long story, but kept him engaged the whole time!
Jun 01, 2017Kayleb_Miekell_avarn10n rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
An engaging, well-written, not-too-creepy yarn about wishes, stories, and lies. The characters are well-drawn and more complex than they may seem at first, and the tensions between them are realistic; the story intrigued and entertained…
May 01, 2017Tabaqui rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
A good book, filled with delightful characters and just the right amount of spookiness. I found it very interesting that the two main characters were Irish. I didn't want to put it down! The villain was extremely intriguing, especially…
Mar 11, 2017Nathanbs rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Whenever I choose a William Allen White award book, I am not disappointed. This book is fantastic! I like how (similar to many children's books) it includes kids exploring an old house and fighting against an evil that the adults fail to…
Dec 11, 2016gaoyitian rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
It's not as creepy as I thought. Still a very good book, strongly recommended. My first book in the Langley Book of the Year.
Apr 19, 2016
I read this book over Thanksgiving last year because a kid on the Austin Public Library's website said that it had surpassed "Something Wicked This Way Comes" by Ray Bradbury as his favorite book! That's high praise! SWTWC was an…
Feb 09, 2016
If you see someone reading this book, DO NOT sneak up on them! Wish granting tree and Night Gardener seemed so real- as it tries to Molly and Kip!
Dec 08, 2015
Although warned away, penniless orphans Molly and Kip agree to work as servants for a mysterious family in Windsor mansion. Slowly the children begin to realize that something menacing grips this family, most especially the Night Gardener…
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Nov 23, 2015soblessed59 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Wow, I thought this book was as creepy and atmospheric as another favorite of mine~ 'Something Wicked This Way Comes' by Ray Badbury, which the author said is one book that inspired him. I believe this one has actually passed SWTWC, as…
Jul 16, 2015
Jonathan Auxier’s The Night Gardener is one of those truly mesmerizing tales which remind us how very powerful and haunting a well-told story can be. As Molly and Kip, two orphans, make their way through the “Sourwoods” to Windsor…