An enchanting story in the tradition of Tom's Midnight Garden
When Tilly moves to a big, old house with her mum and dad, she can't wait to start exploring. There, deep in the garden, she finds a mysterious, hidden gate . . . Led by a wild fox, Tilly discovers the magical secret that lies beyond the gate and nothing is ever quite the same again
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An enchanting story in the tradition of Tom's Midnight Garden
When Tilly moves to a big, old house with her mum and dad, she can't wait to start exploring. There, deep in the garden, she finds a mysterious, hidden gate . . . Led by a wild fox, Tilly discovers the magical secret that lies beyond the gate and nothing is ever quite the same again
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'The fox called again. Its eerie cry echoed into the night. The sound wove in and out of the night garden, and into Tilly's dreams.'One night, awoken by a strange noise, Tilly looks out of her bedroom window and sees a wild fox watching her from the lawn. Tilly follows it through a hidden gate and is amazed to discover a secret, moonlit garden. She returns the following night but this time a young girl called Helen is already therewaiting for her. Tilly is delighted to have found a new friend, but is Helen real or is she a ghost?
Critic Reviews
“Wonderful writing, strong characters and a powerful and engaging topic: what it is really like to cope with a baby at 16.”
`'Resonating with a timeless, magical feel, and with echoes of classics like Tom's Midnight Garden, Green writes of family secrets and wild foxes in this outstanding novel for younger readers.''Fiona Noble, Bookseller
About the Author
Julia Green is the author of more than ten novels for children and teenagers. This is her first book for Oxford University Press. As a child, Julia lived in a village called Ashtead, in Surrey. She did a degree in English at the University of Kent and an M.Phil in English Studies at Oxford University. Julia lives in Bath and is Course Director for the MA in Writing for Young People at Bath Spa University. She has two sons. You can find out more about Julia bygoing to her website at www.julia-green.co.uk
'The fox called again. Its eerie cry echoed into the night. The sound wove in and out of the night garden, and into Tilly's dreams.'One night, awoken by a strange noise, Tilly looks out of her bedroom window and sees a wild fox watching her from the lawn. Tilly follows it through a hidden gate and is amazed to discover a secret, moonlit garden. She returns the following night but this time a young girl called Helen is already there waiting for her. Tilly is delighted to have found a new friend, but is Helen real or is she a ghost?
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