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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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