Ask My Shelf
Log in Register
Ask My Shelf

Share your thoughts in a quick Shelf Talk!

The Children of Green Knowe by Lucy M. Boston

Have you read this book? Just a few quick questions — it takes about a minute. Share what you liked (or didn’t), and we’ll use your answers to recommend your next favorite read!

Love The Children of Green Knowe but not sure what to read next?

These picks are popular with readers who enjoyed this book. Complete a quick Shelf Talk to get recommendations made just for you! Warning: possible spoilers for The Children of Green Knowe below.

In The Children of Green Knowe, did you enjoy ...

... the magical sense of time and history lingering in an old house?

Tom's Midnight Garden by Philippa Pearce

If you loved the way Tolly discovers the mysteries and memories of Green Knowe, you'll be captivated by Tom's adventures in Tom's Midnight Garden. When Tom sneaks into the garden at midnight, he steps into another era and forms a deep friendship with Hatty, a girl from the past. The novel beautifully weaves together enchantment, nostalgia, and the haunting presence of time.

... the blend of gentle magic with a slightly eerie, mysterious atmosphere?

Coraline by Neil Gaiman

Just as Tolly uncovers the secrets of Green Knowe and meets ghostly children, you'll be drawn into Coraline's eerie journey through a hidden door into a world that is both enchanting and unsettling. Coraline's experiences in the other house echo the mysterious and magical elements that make Green Knowe so memorable.

... a slow, atmospheric unfolding and gentle sense of wonder?

The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett

If you appreciated the gradual, atmospheric discovery of Green Knowe, you'll find a similar slow magic in The Secret Garden. As Mary Lennox explores the locked, forgotten garden, she uncovers both natural beauty and the healing of old wounds—echoing Tolly's gentle discoveries at Green Knowe.

... the intimate perspective of a child discovering an old house's hidden history?

A Traveller in Time by Alison Uttley

Like Tolly stepping into the lives of children from the past, you'll join Penelope as she visits her relatives’ farmhouse and slips back in time to the Elizabethan era. The novel is rich in atmosphere and the sense of history living quietly alongside the present.

... the coming-of-age journey through a landscape alive with hidden magic and ancient secrets?

Over Sea, Under Stone by Susan Cooper

If you were drawn to Tolly’s quiet courage as he learns about himself and the magical world of Green Knowe, you’ll appreciate the Drew siblings’ adventures as they uncover Arthurian secrets on a Cornish holiday. The book captures the wonder and growth that comes from exploring the mysteries of the past.

Unlock your personalized book recommendations! Just take a quick Shelf Talk for The Children of Green Knowe by Lucy M. Boston. It’s only a few questions and takes less than a minute.