The Locked Garden
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Book Description
It's the year 1900, the dawn of a new century and a chance for a new beginning for Verna and Carlie, whose mother died two years ago. They are headed to their new home-the grounds of an asylum for the mentally ill. Their father, a doctor, has been hired to treat its patients while the girls are under the strict and watchful eye of their aunt Maude. The towering asylum, the murmuring patients wi... More
Book Information
Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers |
Binding | Hardcover (2 editions) |
Reading Level | Ages 9-12 |
# of Pages | 176 |
ISBN-10 | 0060790946 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0060790943 |
Publication Date | 06/02/2009 |
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7/9/2009 Debbie - onyx95 said:
tags: hcfl, I read
This is a great children’s historical that has the main characters doing things that many kids would like to do. The decision making process is impulsive and selfish with no concern with how it may affect others. This wonderful story really brings across the lesson of consequences to Verna. There ... more
tags: hcfl, I read
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