The Girl and the Witch's Garden

Ages 8 to 12, Grades 3 to 7

“[An] unflinching, heart-wrenching exploration of grief, belonging, and inner strength.” —Jessica Khoury, author of The Mystwick School of Musicraft

“Spellbinding.” —Quinn Sosna-Spear, author of The Remarkable Inventions of Walter Mortinson

The Secret Garden meets Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children in this lush middle grade adventure about a girl determined to infiltrate her grandmother’s enchanted garden with the help of some magically gifted friends.

Mallory Estate is the last place twelve-year-old Piper Peavey wants to spend her summer vacation. The grounds are always cold, the garden out back is dead, a mysterious group of children call the property home, and there’s a rumor that Melena M. Mallory—the owner of the estate and Piper’s wealthy grandmother—is a witch.

But when Piper’s father falls ill, Mallory Estate is exactly where she finds herself.

The grand house and its garden hold many secrets—some of which may even save her father—and Piper will need to believe in herself, her new friends, and magic if she wants to unlock them before it’s too late.

About the Author

Erin Bowman is the critically acclaimed author of numerous books for children and teens, including the Taken trilogy, Vengeance Road, Retribution Rails, the Edgar Award–nominated Contagion duology, The Girl and the Witch’s Garden, and the forthcoming Dustborn. A web designer turned author, Erin has always been invested in telling stories—both visually and with words. Erin lives in New Hampshire with her husband and children.