“The book should be read twice: once on tenterhooks for its gripping plot and once to savour the delicious language, rich imagery and wisdom.” - Canadian Children’s Book News Highly recommended.” - Canadian Materials, ****/4 “ utterly unique, page turning Gothic thriller, one filled with engaging and unique characters and into which is woven a moral tale about greed and the power of storytelling. “In this action-rich fantasy-adventure, Jonathan Auxier reaches into the grab bag of Victorian story conventions and pulls out a luxurious double handful.” - Quill & Quire “Auxier gives readers a spooky story with depth and dimension.” - School Library Journal (starred review) make this cautionary tale one readers will not soon forget.” - Kirkus (starred review) “Lots of creepiness, memorable characters, a worthy message. “In this regard and others, The Night Gardener is a highly satisfactory instance not only of the traditional Gothic thriller but of a thriller in the broad sense, with a great deal of action and genuinely appealing protagonists.” - The National Post “It’s very refreshing to find such a comprehensive story in a standalone book, especially one with humour, kindness, and some real evil.” - The Globe and Mail “Suspenseful and chilling, this novel is destined to become a classic.” - Governor General Award Committee
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