Tom's Midnight Garden: A Graphic Adaptation of the Philippa Pearce Classic
Tom's Midnight Garden: A Graphic Adaptation of the Philippa Pearce Classic
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Annotation: When Tom's brother gets sick, Tom is shipped off to spend what he is sure will be a boring summer with his aunt and uncle in the country. But then Tom hears the old grandfather clock in the hall chime thirteen times, and he is transported back to an old garden where he meets a mysterious girl named Hatty. Tom returns to the garden every night to have adventures with Hatty, who grows a little older with each visit. As the summer comes to an end, Tom realizes he wants to stay in the midnight garden with Hatty forever.
 
Reviews: 3
Catalog Number: #154282
Format: Publisher's Hardcover
Special Formats: Graphic Novel Graphic Novel
Publisher: HarperCollins
Copyright Date: 2015
Edition Date: 2018 Release Date: 04/03/18
Pages: 94 pages
ISBN: 0-06-269657-2
ISBN 13: 978-0-06-269657-1
Dewey: Fic
LCCN: 2017953731
Dimensions: 29 cm.
Language: English
Reviews:
ALA Booklist (Sun Apr 01 00:00:00 CDT 2018)

In this graphic novel version of the classic British children's novel, Tom is forced to spend the summer with his aunt and uncle, far away from anything remotely interesting. But when their old grandfather clock strikes 13 in the dead of night, Tom walks through the backdoor into a mysterious garden and embarks on an adventure. He meets Hatty, a lonely Victorian girl, and the two become fast friends. Tom continues to visit the garden nightly, only to find that Hatty is growing older every time he visits. American audiences may be unfamiliar with the original novel, but they won't need to know it, since the themes of childlike discovery and wonder are timeless. Artist Edith does a great job breaking down each scene into visual beats and accompanying the at-times long lines of exposition with as many images as possible. Her fine-lined figures, sketchy shading, stylish shapes, and muted palette of natural tones balance a modern look with the old-fashioned story. Perfect for fans of time-travel adventures or fantasies with a smidgen of historical fiction.

Horn Book (Wed Aug 01 00:00:00 CDT 2018)

This carefully crafted comics edition of Pearce's classic novel is true to the original story and tone--even if some of the book's most dramatic moments seem too muted (the skating-to-Ely scene; the Tom-meets-Mrs.-Bartholomew scene). The art itself is beautiful, with an effective contrast between the drabness of Tom's days and the lushness of his nightly adventures with Hatty in the garden.

Publishers Weekly (Fri Oct 06 00:00:00 CDT 2023)

In this graphic-novel adaptation of Pearce-s Carnegie Medal-winner, Edith evokes the original book-s sense of wonder and discovery in a fresh format. He is disappointed to be sent to his Uncle Alan and Aunt Gwen-s gardenless, drab home for summer holiday while his younger brother, Peter, recovers from measles. His days are filled with eating and boredom, but his sleepless nights take an unexpected turn when Tom hears the grandfather clock, belonging to the peculiar landlady, strike for a 13th time. Creeping downstairs to investigate, Tom discovers an enchanted garden, unbound by time. Returning night after night, he develops a friendship with high-spirited Hatty, the only garden inhabitant who can see him. Edith-s expertly varied, atmospheric panels shift in mood and perspective, drawing the reader ever deeper into the magic and mystery of Tom-s nightly escapades. Tom-s letters to Peter, in which he describes the adventures, and his discussions with his Uncle Alan about time travel combine effectively with the artist-s detailed depictions of Tom-s experiences, reflecting the changing garden landscape and Hattie-s age. This engrossing adaptation will allow a new generation of readers to discover Pearce-s timeless tale. Ages 8-12. (Apr.)

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Publishers Weekly (Fri Oct 06 00:00:00 CDT 2023)
Word Count: 8,208
Reading Level: 3.5
Interest Level: 4-7
Accelerated Reader: reading level: 3.5 / points: 1.0 / quiz: 195777 / grade: Middle Grades
Lexile: GN510L
Guided Reading Level: M

This exquisite graphic novel adaptation of Philippa Pearce’s Carnegie Medal–winning Tom’s Midnight Garden reimagines a beloved classic in a new, full-color format. With stunning art from award-winning graphic artist Edith, readers will be swept up in this transcendent story of friendship.

When Tom’s brother gets sick, Tom’s shipped off to spend what he’s sure will be a boring summer with his aunt and uncle in the country. But then Tom hears the old grandfather clock in the hall chime thirteen times, and he’s transported back to an old garden where he meets a mysterious girl named Hatty. Tom returns to the garden every night to have adventures with Hatty, who grows a little older with each visit. As the summer comes to an end, Tom realizes he wants to stay in the midnight garden with Hatty forever.

Winner of the Carnegie Medal, Tom’s Midnight Garden is a classic of children’s literature and a deeply satisfying time-travel mystery. This stunning graphic novel adaptation from award-winning French artist Edith transforms Philippa Pearce’s story into an engaging visual adventure.


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