#theghostgarden #emmaCarroll illustrations #kajakajfez #barringtonstoke 8+ ..#mglit #dyslexiafriendly #dyslexic #reluctantreaders . .##MGBOOKREVIEW . A spookily good historical fiction for middle grade readers set in the lead up to first World war. . . Summer 1914 Fran keeps finding mysterious items in Long Barrow house that Seem to fortell future events. Forced to look after Leo a young boy with a broken leg are his predictions of impending war true? . . An easily digestible story punctuated with delightful atmospheric illustrations this is the perfect read for for kids who like history, adventure and a good ghost story. A Sensitively told story with quietly building tension about friendship family and hints at the impending changes of home life with the inevitable war. . This would be great for a holiday read and classroom discussion. Also perfect for children who don't like long books (reluctant or emerging)and are not attentive readers but want a really good story. It is also made dyslexia friendly with tinted pages and accessible font. . https://www.instagram.com/p/CQDRxKWr2Lr/?utm_medium=tumblr
