The Night Gardener

Molly and Kip are on their own. Their parents are gone and they must find a way to make a living. Molly has found them jobs working for the Windsors. Kip will tend the gardens and Molly will work in the house taking care of it and the kids. But something strange happens. Kip sees a strange man watering the giant tree that is part of the house. And Molly keeps finding muddy footprints in everyone's room. Plus all the members of the house seem to have nightmares. Their health is fading. Their appearances are changing, yet still the tree grows and grows. Then there is the mystery of the room with the green door. Molly is told never to go in there. But being curious, that doesn't last long. See, the tree gives the person in the room whatever their heart's desire is. But there is a cost, one that Kip and Molly are not willing to pay. This is a creepy tale of strange happenings and brave kids. It shows the power of a good story and what that can do. And it tells the tale of the bond between siblings who have no one but each other. I liked, not loved, this book. Kip and Molly are plucky Irish kids wise beyond their years. If you like a creepy tale, this one may be for you. Happy reading my friends.