A hidden garden. An ancient tale. A missing child. This is an addictive mystery with crossing narratives that's impossible to put down.
Fran doesn't want to stay with her aunt and uncle and her annoying cousin, Imogen. Imogen is rude and unfriendly and, it turns out, missing... But her parents don't seem to know who Fran means - don't be silly, we don't have a daughter, you know that. So it's up to Fran, and Imogen's best friend, Bex, to find out what's happened to her.
Except Bex doesn't know who Imogen is either. All Fran knows is that it's got something to do with the hidden garden at Stillness Hall and the twelve statues that belong there. Could a mysterious old tale, a story of enchantment and death, hold the answers?
A truly original story, perfect for fans of Frances Hardinge and Jennifer Killick..
| ISBN: | 9781805131472 |
| Publication date: | 11th September 2025 |
| Author: | Kirsty Applebaum |
| Publisher: | Nosy Crow |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 256 pages |
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This book was eye-opening and thought provoking in all the best ways possible.
This book was amazing. To be honest at the start, it felt like a year six had written it, but as I read more of it, it definitely got better. My favourite part is when Imogen comes back from the garden and her Mum and Dad remember her again, and Fran gets really confused about everything that is going on. My favourite character is Imogen. This is because she is so organised, neat and so like me in ways I can't explain, but her character is just so satisfying to me, especially with all of her sassy comebacks. However, I didn't like how much of a bad friend she was to Bex.... Read Full Review
