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The Garden of Lost Secrets

By A.M. Howell
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The Garden of Lost Secrets by A.M. Howell is set during World War I and follows the story of Clara, a young girl sent to stay with her aunt and uncle in a mysterious country estate. As she explores the gardens, she discovers secrets hidden within the estate's grounds, each tied to the war and its impact on those she meets. This children's book intertwines mystery and adventure with historical elements, inviting readers to uncover the truth alongside Clara.
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You might enjoy this enchanting tale if you love historical mysteries and adventure stories set in the early 20th century. This book will captivate you with its intriguing secrets hidden within the walls of a sprawling Edwardian estate, where bravery and friendship illuminate the path to unlocking the past. Perfect for young readers who enjoy suspenseful plots and rich, atmospheric settings.

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The Garden of Lost Secrets

October, 1916. Clara is sent to stay with her formidable aunt and uncle in the grounds of a country estate. Clara soon discovers that her new surroundings hold secrets: a locked room and a hidden key, and a mysterious boy who only appears in the gardens at night... But can Clara face up to her own secrets, and a war she's desperate to forget?

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Secrets, mystery, and bravery meet in this bestselling, gripping historical adventure from critically-acclaimed Ann-Marie Howell.

The Garden of Lost Secrets is set in October 1916. Clara has been sent to stay with her aunt and uncle while England is at war. But when she reaches their cottage on an enormous country estate, Clara is plunged into a tangle of secrets...

A dark, locked room, a scheming thief, and a mysterious boy who only appears at night.

Clara has a secret of her own too—a terrible one about her brother, fighting in the war. And as the secrets turn to danger, Clara must find the courage to save herself and those around her.

"Fans of Emma Carroll will adore this historical tale of derring-do and righted wrongs" - The Times, Children's Book of the Week

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The Garden of Lost Secrets is praised for its touching narrative on courage and friendship, complemented by a gripping plot and authentic historical details. This atmospheric debut is filled with period detail and thrills, appealing to fans of historical tales with mysteries and secrets set during wartime.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781474959551

Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 June 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 131.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 290g

Pages: 304

Collections

A.M. Howell Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Young Adult

About the Author

After completing a BA and MA at the University of Manchester, A.M Howell now writes policy documents for local government. In 2015, she was one of 15 writers selected to take part in the Curtis Brown Creative Writing for Children Course, tutored by children's author Catherine Johnson. A.M. Howell lives in Suffolk with her husband and two sons. Her debut novel, The Garden of Lost Secrets published to widespread critical acclaim.

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