64 pages • 2 hours read
Jonathan AuxierThe Night Gardener
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2014A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In The Night Gardener, siblings Molly and Kip flee Ireland and find themselves trapped in a house where a demonic tree drains the life force of the inhabitants. As they navigate the mysterious happenings, they uncover dark secrets about the tree's power and the cost of its wishes, ultimately seeking a way to break the tree's hold on the family living there. Includes themes of death and grief.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Jonathan Auxier's The Night Gardener impresses with its atmospheric storytelling, engaging characters, and detailed setting. Reviewers praise its ability to blend mystery with a Victorian-era ghost story vibe. However, some find the pacing uneven and the ending slightly predictable. Overall, it's well-received as a spooky, thought-provoking tale suitable for middle-grade readers.
Who Should Read The Night Gardener?
A reader who enjoys dark, atmospheric tales with a mix of mystery and supernatural elements would love The Night Gardener by Jonathan Auxier. Fans of Coraline by Neil Gaiman and A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket will appreciate its eerie storytelling and richly developed characters.
RecommendedReading Age
10-14yearsLexile Level
690Book Details
Fantasy
Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction
Historical Fiction
Relationships: Siblings
Values/Ideas: Truth & Lies
Society: Class
Religion / Spirituality