In a quiet English village, a buried drum and a boy from another century disturb the present. Unsettling and atmospheric, Earthfasts tangles time, folklore, and friendship into a chilling mystery.
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If you were captivated by the eerie appearance of the drummer boy and the way ancient events seep into the present in Earthfasts, you'll find Tom's Midnight Garden equally enchanting. Tom discovers a magical garden that only exists at midnight, leading him to a friendship that stretches across time and a haunting sense of history pressing into ordinary life.
If you loved how Earthfasts infuses rural Yorkshire with ancient legend and supernatural forces, The Dark is Rising will sweep you away. Will Stanton discovers he's part of an age-old struggle rooted in British myth, with everyday settings transformed by mysterious and magical events.
If the enigmatic, undefined magic of the drummer boy and the stone in Earthfasts intrigued you, The Owl Service offers a similarly haunting experience. Garner's novel features a Welsh valley haunted by a recurring legend, where magic is never fully explained, creating an unsettling and dreamlike atmosphere.
If you enjoyed following David and Keith as they explored tunnels and landscapes close to home in Earthfasts, you'll appreciate the cozy yet uncanny world of Green Knowe. Here, young Tolly discovers a mysterious old house, its history, and its ghosts—all within a tightly focused, richly described setting.
If you loved how the North Yorkshire landscape and its ancient legends shape the events of Earthfasts, A Traveller in Time will transport you to a lovingly rendered English countryside. Penelope visits her relatives' farm and is drawn into the past, where real historical events and a vividly described setting make the supernatural feel tangible.
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