If you loved following Molly and Kip as they navigated the eerie, cursed house in The Night Gardener, you'll find Coraline just as gripping. Coraline Jones discovers a secret door in her new home that leads to a shadowy, twisted version of her world. Like Molly, she must use her courage and cleverness to save herself and others from a lurking evil. The house itself becomes a character, filled with secrets and dangers that will keep you turning pages late into the night.

If you were captivated by the chilling mood and unsettling tension in The Night Gardener, The Nest will draw you in with its haunting tone. When Steve’s baby brother falls ill, mysterious wasps begin to visit him in his dreams, offering disturbing promises. Like Auxier’s work, Oppel’s story is steeped in atmospheric horror and an ever-present sense of menace, making every page feel both magical and dangerous.

If you appreciated watching Molly and Kip grow braver and more empathetic as they faced supernatural forces, you'll love The Girl Who Drank the Moon. Luna, a young girl raised by a kind witch, must confront the truth of her own magic and the mysteries of her past. Her journey is filled with personal growth, courage, and the discovery of her true self, echoing the transformative experiences at the heart of The Night Gardener.

If the sinister, creeping magic of the Night Gardener’s tree kept you hooked, you'll be drawn into Small Spaces. When Ollie and her friends stumble upon a haunted scarecrow and an ancient evil lurking in the woods, they must outwit supernatural forces to survive. The dark magic in Arden’s novel is as eerie and threatening as the curse in Auxier’s, weaving folklore and terror together in a way that will chill and delight you.

If you connected with Molly and Kip’s struggle to find safety and belonging in a place haunted by dark secrets, you'll be moved by The Graveyard Book. Bod, a boy raised by ghosts after his family is murdered, learns to survive among the dead while facing dangers from both the living and supernatural worlds. The blend of spooky atmosphere, found family, and the search for identity will resonate deeply if you loved The Night Gardener.