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The Last Garden by Rachel Ip is a poignant children's book that explores themes of hope and renewal amidst adversity. Set in a war-torn village, it tells the story of a young girl who tends to the last garden in a place now empty of laughter and life. With gentle illustrations, the book beautifully conveys the power of nature's resilience and the enduring spirit of community and optimism.
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This delightful children's book may appeal to you if you enjoy heartwarming stories about resilience, community, and the beauty of nature. It weaves a touching narrative that emphasises the power of hope and togetherness amidst adversity, making it a wonderful read for young readers and their families.

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The Last Garden

In the middle of a city, a little girl tends to the last garden. But the city is breaking and everyone is leaving. Will the garden ever bloom again?

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The perfect story to open up conversations about war and migration with little ones, anywhere in the world.

In a war-torn city, a little girl tends to the last garden. But everyone is leaving and soon the girl has to leave too. The garden is all alone now but soon the seeds scatter throughout and the roots take hold.

Inspired by true events in Syria and war gardens around the world and throughout history, The Last Garden is a thoughtful, tender story of hope, touching on issues of conflict and migration, from a talented debut picture book pairing.

Winner of the Crystal Kite Award, 2021 for Middle East, India and Asia and longlisted for the 2021 Klaus Flugge Prize

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781444946352

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 April 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Children's Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Anneli Bray
  • Illustrated by Anneli Bray

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 282.0mm

Weight: 175g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Rachel Ip (Author)

Rachel Ip is an award-winning picture book author and author ambassador for Bring Me a Book Hong Kong, the leading family literacy charity in Hong Kong. Rachel was born in the UK and also lived in France and Belgium before moving to Hong Kong 15 years ago. The Forgettery won the 2022 English Association Picture Book Awards and The Last Garden was longlisted for the 2021 Klaus Flugge Prize. Both books won the Crystal Kite Award for Middle East, India, and Asia.

Anneli Bray (Illustrator)

Anneli Bray is an artist and illustrator from Lancashire. She graduated from Norwich University of the Arts with a degree in Illustration in 2013. Since then she has worked as a bookseller. Her work is influenced by her love of reading, nature and travel. The Last Garden is her first picture book.

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