'I have no idea how long I have been incarcerated in these ancient walls . . . Let me explain how I find myself in this predicament . . .'
Set in the hot houses of a stately home in eighteenth century England, a gardener falls from grace when the Duke sets him the impossible task of growing prize pineapples fit to show off in high society.
The gardener's star falls further when he is replaced by Mr Amicus, a pineapple 'specialist', whom he believes to be a charlatan and a trickster - but nevertheless miraculously produces fruit to delight the Duke.
Determined to uncover Mr Amicus's tricks, the gardener sneaks into the pineapple house to uncover the mysterious shrouded birdcage Mr Amicus carries with him. And what he finds changes his life for ever . . .
A cautionary tale with echoes of myth and fairy tale, this bewitching fable will make you careful what you wish for.
| ISBN: | 9781471418822 |
| Publication date: | 8th May 2025 |
| Author: | Sally Gardner |
| Illustrator: | Rovina Cai |
| Publisher: | Hot Key Books an imprint of Bonnier Books UK |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 32 pages |
| Genres: |
Picture storybooks Horror & Ghost Stories Historical Fiction |
'I have no idea how long I have been incarcerated in these ancient walls . . . Let me explain how I find myself in this predicament . . .'Set in the hot houses of a stately home in eighteenth century England, a gardener falls from grace when the Duke sets him the impossible task of growing prize pineapples fit to show off in high society.The gardener's star falls further when he is replaced by Mr Amicus, a pineapple 'specialist', whom he believes to be a charlatan and a trickster - but nevertheless miraculously produces fruit to delight the Duke.
The Wind in the Wall features in the following genres: Picture storybooks, Horror & Ghost Stories, Historical Fiction
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The Wind in the Wall was written by Sally Gardner and published by Hot Key Books an imprint of Bonnier Books UK
The Wind in the Wall has 32 pages
£8.09, reduced from £8.99. In Stock.