Philippa Pearce
Reviewed for 2009, Third Grade

Philippa Pearce, author of many award-winning books for children, most notably Carnegie medal winner, Tom's Midnight Garden, wrote this for her two grandsons just before she died. Fans will find the mix of fairy tale, magic, and mystery that made them fall in love with Pearce in the first place, and those unfamiliar with Pearce's work will find a new favorite. This is a sweet, quirky, and timeless tale of a boy named Till who puts his trust in a mysterious stranger that can talk to animals, in the hopes of finding his missing pet dog. This book moves with a gentle grace and charm that will comfort children, even as they race to the end. (Candlewick, $15.99)

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