Premonitions

The Ghost Garden by Emma Carroll is a charming children’s historical novel that is perfect for ages 8-10 years old.

The book is set over the summer of 1914. We follow a young boy who is remarkably perceptive about events in Europe as he foresees World War I.

We follow the action through the eyes of the young daughter of the gardener to a big house. She believes that her discoveries in the garden also foretell of events.

This book will educate young readers about events that led up to the outbreak of World War I.

The book also shows the class divide that existed at that time. This divide could be bridged by kindness and shared events.

This is a book to be shared with our children or for more confident readers to access themselves. It can also provide a starting point for discussions about World War I.

JULIA WILSON