Tom's midnight garden : a graphic adaptation of the Philippa Pearce classic

Format:

Book

Title:

Tom's midnight garden : a graphic adaptation of the Philippa Pearce classic

Uniform Title:

Jardin de minuit. English

Author:

Edith (Artist) author artist

ISBN:

9780062696571

9780062696564

9781549054662

Edition:

First edition.

Publication:

New York : Greenwillow Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, 2018.

Physical Description:

94 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm

General Note:

First published in English in Great Britain in 2016 by Oxford University Press.

Translation of front and end matter by Helen Johnson. Translation of graphic novel by Liz Cross.

Summary:

A beautiful adaptation of the classic novel. Renowned graphic novel artist, Edith, has created an enchanting version of the classic Tom's Midnight Garden. This is a new and special way to read and share one of the best-loved and most enduring children's stories of all time. A story with a special place in the hearts of grandparents, parents, and children everywhere, this wonderful graphic novel adaptation is faithful, accessible, and stunningly illustrated.

Reading Level:

Ages 9 and up.

Program Information:

Accelerated Reader AR MG 3.5 1.0 Accelerated Reader Quiz #195777.

Lexile 510L.

Subject(s):

Space and time -- Comic books, strips, etc.

Gardens -- Comic books, strips, etc.

Country homes -- England -- Comic books, strips, etc.

Time reversal -- Comic books, strips, etc.

Friendship in children -- Comic books, strips, etc.

Graphic novels.

Space and time -- Fiction.

Gardens -- Fiction.

Country homes -- England -- Fiction.

Time reversal -- Fiction.

Friendship -- Fiction.

Geographic Term:

England.

Genre:

Fantasy comic books, strips, etc.

Fantasy comics.

Comics (Graphic works)

Graphic novels.

Juvenile works.

Added Author:

Cross, Liz

Adaptation of (work): Pearce, Philippa. Tom's midnight garden.

Holds:

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Library	Call Number	Status
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Summary

This exquisite graphic novel adaptation of Philippa Pearce's Carnegie Medal-winning Tom's Midnight Garden reimagines a beloved classic in a new, full-color format. With stunning art from award-winning graphic artist Edith, readers will be swept up in this transcendent story of friendship.

When Tom's brother gets sick, Tom's shipped off to spend what he's sure will be a boring summer with his aunt and uncle in the country. But then Tom hears the old grandfather clock in the hall chime thirteen times, and he's transported back to an old garden where he meets a mysterious girl named Hatty. Tom returns to the garden every night to have adventures with Hatty, who grows a little older with each visit. As the summer comes to an end, Tom realizes he wants to stay in the midnight garden with Hatty forever.

Winner of the Carnegie Medal, Tom's Midnight Garden is a classic of children's literature and a deeply satisfying time-travel mystery. This stunning graphic novel adaptation from award-winning French artist Edith transforms Philippa Pearce's story into an engaging visual adventure.

Author Notes

Ann Philippa Pearce was born in Great Shelford, Cambridgeshire, England on January 23, 1920. She studied English and history at Girton College at Cambridge University. After graduating, she worked for the Board of Trade, then the Ministry of Information, before moving to the BBC to write scripts for the Schools Broadcasting Department. In 1958, she left the BBC to work as an editor for the Clarendon Press before becoming a children's book editor at Andre Deutsch two years later. She became a full-time author in the mid-1960s.

She wrote more than 30 books including Minnow on the Say, A Dog So Small, The Children of the House, The Elm Street Lot, The Squirrel Wife, The Way to Sattin Shore, Emily's Own Elephant, Freddy, Old Belle's Summer Holiday, Here Comes Tod, and The Little Gentleman. She received the Carnegie Medal for Tom's Midnight Garden in 1958 and the Whitbread Prize for Bubble and Squeak in 1978. Tom's Midnight Garden was adapted for radio, theater, television, and film. She was appointed to the Order of the British Empire in 1997 for her service to children's literature. She died after suffering a stroke on December 21, 2006 at the age of 86.

(Bowker Author Biography)

Reviews (3)

Publisher's Weekly Review

In this graphic-novel adaptation of Pearce's Carnegie Medal-winner, Edith evokes the original book's sense of wonder and discovery in a fresh format. He is disappointed to be sent to his Uncle Alan and Aunt Gwen's gardenless, drab home for summer holiday while his younger brother, Peter, recovers from measles. His days are filled with eating and boredom, but his sleepless nights take an unexpected turn when Tom hears the grandfather clock, belonging to the peculiar landlady, strike for a 13th time. Creeping downstairs to investigate, Tom discovers an enchanted garden, unbound by time. Returning night after night, he develops a friendship with high-spirited Hatty, the only garden inhabitant who can see him. Edith's expertly varied, atmospheric panels shift in mood and perspective, drawing the reader ever deeper into the magic and mystery of Tom's nightly escapades. Tom's letters to Peter, in which he describes the adventures, and his discussions with his Uncle Alan about time travel combine effectively with the artist's detailed depictions of Tom's experiences, reflecting the changing garden landscape and Hattie's age. This engrossing adaptation will allow a new generation of readers to discover Pearce's timeless tale. Ages 8-12. (Apr.) © Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.

Horn Book Review

This carefully crafted comics edition of Pearce's classic novel is true to the original story and tone--even if some of the book's most dramatic moments seem too muted (the skating-to-Ely scene; the Tom-meets-Mrs.-Bartholomew scene). The art itself is beautiful, with an effective contrast between the drabness of Tom's days and the lushness of his nightly adventures with Hatty in the garden. (c) Copyright 2019. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Booklist Review

In this graphic novel version of the classic British children's novel, Tom is forced to spend the summer with his aunt and uncle, far away from anything remotely interesting. But when their old grandfather clock strikes 13 in the dead of night, Tom walks through the backdoor into a mysterious garden and embarks on an adventure. He meets Hatty, a lonely Victorian girl, and the two become fast friends. Tom continues to visit the garden nightly, only to find that Hatty is growing older every time he visits. American audiences may be unfamiliar with the original novel, but they won't need to know it, since the themes of childlike discovery and wonder are timeless. Artist Edith does a great job breaking down each scene into visual beats and accompanying the at-times long lines of exposition with as many images as possible. Her fine-lined figures, sketchy shading, stylish shapes, and muted palette of natural tones balance a modern look with the old-fashioned story. Perfect for fans of time-travel adventures or fantasies with a smidgen of historical fiction.--Blenski, Peter Copyright 2018 Booklist