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Book SynopsisCelebrating 65 years of one of the most popular children''s stories ever written, this anniversary edition of Philippa Pearce''s best-loved classic will enchant readers everywhere.When Tom is sent to stay at his aunt and uncle''s house for the summer, he resigns himself to endless weeks of boredom. Lying awake at night, he hears the old grandfather clock downstairs strike . . . eleven . . . twelve . . . thirteen . . . Thirteen! How strange! When Tom gets up to investigate, he discovers a magical garden. A garden that everyone told him doesn''t exist. A garden that only he can enter . . .In this enchanted thirteenth hour, the garden comes alive-but Tom is never sure whether the children he meets there are real or ghosts . . . This magical story is one of the best-loved children''s books of all time.
Trade Review*** Featured in BBC Culture's 100 Greatest Children's Books of All Time ***
"Masterpiece of English children's literature." * The Independent *
"A timeless favourite" * Good Housekeeping *
"Haunting and lyrical children's story." * The Daily Telegraph *
"A story that came to be loved by children, parents and teachers everywhere." * The Times *
"A rare, moving story, beautifully written, and true in every way that matters." * The Guardian *
"This entrancing and magical story is one of the best-loved classic children's books and is a top choice for Year 6. " * Books for Topics *
