"This is an excellent read for anyone intrigued by secret gardens and time travel. And because of the strong mix of characters it succeeds in being that most unusual of books - a book that can be appreciated by both boys and girls alike. However what I particularly liked about this book is that, unlike many of the lengthy tomes published for 8 - 12 year-olds these days, the page count is extremely manageable with short, gripping chapters that lead you swiftly on through an absorbing tale of mystery and suspense. I run an advice service for children's writers and I would be more than happy if I had been responsible for taking this book to market." Louise Jordan - ex Head Reader for Puffin UK, Founder The Writers' Advice Centre for Children's Books, London, UK
"This is an excellent read for anyone intrigued by secret gardens and time travel. And because of the strong mix of characters it succeeds in being that most unusual of books - a book that can be appreciated by both boys and girls alike. However what I particularly liked about this book is that, unlike many of the lengthy tomes published for 8 - 12 year-olds these days, the page count is extremely manageable with short, gripping chapters that lead you swiftly on through an absorbing tale of mystery and suspense. I run an advice service for children's writers and I would be more than happy if I had been responsible for taking this book to market." Louise Jordan - ex Head Reader for Puffin UK, Founder The Writers' Advice Centre for Children's Books, London, UK
"This is an excellent read for anyone intrigued by secret gardens and time travel. And because of the strong mix of characters it succeeds in being that most unusual of books - a book that can be appreciated by both boys and girls alike. However what I particularly liked about this book is that, unlike many of the lengthy tomes published for 8 - 12 year-olds these days, the page count is extremely manageable with short, gripping chapters that lead you swiftly on through an absorbing tale of mystery and suspense. I run an advice service for children's writers and I would be more than happy if I had been responsible for taking this book to market." Louise Jordan - ex Head Reader for Puffin UK, Founder The Writers' Advice Centre for Children's Books, London, UK
"This is an excellent read for anyone intrigued by secret gardens and time travel. And because of the strong mix of characters it succeeds in being that most unusual of books - a book that can be appreciated by both boys and girls alike. However what I particularly liked about this book is that, unlike many of the lengthy tomes published for 8 - 12 year-olds these days, the page count is extremely manageable with short, gripping chapters that lead you swiftly on through an absorbing tale of mystery and suspense. I run an advice service for children's writers and I would be more than happy if I had been responsible for taking this book to market." Louise Jordan - ex Head Reader for Puffin UK, Founder The Writers' Advice Centre for Children's Books, London, UK
