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A classic and beautifully illustrated story about friendship by best-loved authorillustrator, Shirley Hughes.

Set in Italy in the 1920s, Enchantment in the Garden is the story of a lonely young girl called Valerie, who discovers a beautiful marble statue of a boy riding a dolphin. One magical day, the boy comes to life and the eternal friendship between Valerie and Cherubino, the son of a sea-god, begins.

Originally published in 1996, this is a timeless tale of friendship set against a backdrop of summer sunsets, renaissance gardens and dramatic seascapes. It has a strong environmental message and a richness of quality that could only come from the hands of world class authorillustrator Shirley Hughes.

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    Publisher: Walker Books Ltd
    Publication Date: 9/4/2025
    ISBN13: 9781529525519, 978-1529525519
    ISBN10: 1529525519
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    Description

    Book Synopsis

    A classic and beautifully illustrated story about friendship by best-loved authorillustrator, Shirley Hughes.

    Set in Italy in the 1920s, Enchantment in the Garden is the story of a lonely young girl called Valerie, who discovers a beautiful marble statue of a boy riding a dolphin. One magical day, the boy comes to life and the eternal friendship between Valerie and Cherubino, the son of a sea-god, begins.

    Originally published in 1996, this is a timeless tale of friendship set against a backdrop of summer sunsets, renaissance gardens and dramatic seascapes. It has a strong environmental message and a richness of quality that could only come from the hands of world class authorillustrator Shirley Hughes.

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