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Tom’s Midnight Garden

Tom’s Midnight Garden by Philippa Pearce When Tom’s brother develops measles, Tom is sent away to live with his Aunt and Uncle.  Under quarantine himself, due to possible exposure, he feels trapped and bored senseless in their little flat.  Worst … Continue reading

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The Secret Garden

The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett Anyone else feeling nostalgic for a green copy with Mary on the front? I swear this makes it look like a guide to gardening rather than a children’s classic. As is the case … Continue reading

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Mandy

Mandy (Julie Andrews Collection) by Julie Edwards (okay fine, by Julie Andrews, she of Mary Poppins and Sound of Music fame) Any book that starts with an orphan at an orphanage is bound to be fraught with social issues if … Continue reading

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Linnea in Monet’s Garden

Linnea in Monet’s Garden by Christina Bjork and Lena Anderson Linnea is a young girl who loves spending time with her neighbor, Mr. Bloom.  He’s gotten her interested in art, particularly in Monet’s water lilies paintings.  They travel to France … Continue reading

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Garden Princess

Garden Princess by Kristin Kladstrup Princess Adela loves her gardens, yet not in that distant dreamy way you might assume of a princess.  She actually loves the act of gardening, weeding, planting bulbs, all of it.  It’s a huge part … Continue reading

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The Victory Garden

The Victory Garden by Lee Kochenderfer When Teresa’s brother heads off to war to be a pilot, she and her family are stuck at home, feeling helpless.  They turn their energy to their garden and an ongoing competition with their … Continue reading

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Grandpa Green

Grandpa Green by Lane Smith This incredibly simple story is just the telling of a man’s life.  The interest is all in the pictures which show that story in the topiary of the man’s garden.  The end may make some … Continue reading

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