"Thief in the Garden" by Ailie Busby tells the story of a young girl named Marigold who discovers a magical garden hidden behind her grandmother's house. In this enchanting space, she meets a mischievous thief who steals not only fruits and flowers but also the secrets of the garden. As Marigold ventures deeper into this mystical realm, she learns about friendship, courage, and the importance of protecting nature. The novel weaves themes of adventure and self-discovery, inviting readers to explore the wonders and mysteries that lie within both the garden and themselves. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Mammoth Storybooks .

There are 64 pages in this book. This book was published in 1999 by Egmont UK Ltd .

Ailie Busby is a very talented illustrator with a distinctive style. She has had work published by Scholastic and Orion and currently lives in Newcastle upon Tyne with her family. Elizabeth Arnold has had a varied career - most recently working as a school lab technician. Her first book, The Parsley Parcel, was shortlisted for the 1995 Whitbread Award, and was adapted by CITV as Gypsy Girl. Gold and Silver Water was commended for the NASEN award.