Tom's Midnight Garden Graphic Novel
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5.0 • 1 Rating
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- $9.99
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- $9.99
Publisher Description
This exquisite graphic novel adaptation of Philippa Pearce’s Carnegie Medal–winning Tom’s Midnight Garden reimagines a beloved classic in a new, full-color format. With stunning art from award-winning graphic artist Edith, readers will be swept up in this transcendent story of friendship.
When Tom’s brother gets sick, Tom’s shipped off to spend what he’s sure will be a boring summer with his aunt and uncle in the country. But then Tom hears the old grandfather clock in the hall chime thirteen times, and he’s transported back to an old garden where he meets a mysterious girl named Hatty. Tom returns to the garden every night to have adventures with Hatty, who grows a little older with each visit. As the summer comes to an end, Tom realizes he wants to stay in the midnight garden with Hatty forever.
Winner of the Carnegie Medal, Tom’s Midnight Garden is a classic of children’s literature and a deeply satisfying time-travel mystery. This stunning graphic novel adaptation from award-winning French artist Edith transforms Philippa Pearce’s story into an engaging visual adventure.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
In this graphic-novel adaptation of Pearce's Carnegie Medal winner, Edith evokes the original book's sense of wonder and discovery in a fresh format. He is disappointed to be sent to his Uncle Alan and Aunt Gwen's gardenless, drab home for summer holiday while his younger brother, Peter, recovers from measles. His days are filled with eating and boredom, but his sleepless nights take an unexpected turn when Tom hears the grandfather clock, belonging to the peculiar landlady, strike for a 13th time. Creeping downstairs to investigate, Tom discovers an enchanted garden, unbound by time. Returning night after night, he develops a friendship with high-spirited Hatty, the only garden inhabitant who can see him. Edith's expertly varied, atmospheric panels shift in mood and perspective, drawing the reader ever deeper into the magic and mystery of Tom's nightly escapades. Tom's letters to Peter, in which he describes the adventures, and his discussions with his Uncle Alan about time travel combine effectively with the artist's detailed depictions of Tom's experiences, reflecting the changing garden landscape and Hattie's age. This engrossing adaptation will allow a new generation of readers to discover Pearce's timeless tale. Ages 8 12.
