The Dark Garden
No. of pages 237
Published: 2001
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In "The Dark Garden" by Margaret Buffie, the story follows a young girl named Miranda who discovers a mysterious and overgrown garden while visiting her grandmother's house. As she explores the garden, she uncovers secrets that link her family’s past to the present. The garden becomes a place of transformation and self-discovery for Miranda, as she navigates issues of identity, loss, and the complexities of family relationships. Through her journey, she learns to confront her fears and embrace her heritage, ultimately finding healing and hope amidst the shadows of the past. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book has been graded for interest at 13-17 years.
There are 237 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 2001 by Turtleback Books .
Margaret Buffie is an award-winning author of young adult books. Her books include The Watcher and Angels Turn Their Backs. She lives in Winnipeg, Manitoba.