THE GARDEN OF LOST GIRLS
THE GARDEN OF LOST GIRLS
A missing girl. A search for answers.
But what if the past wants to stay buried?
In a quiet, coastal town, eighteen-year-old Jessica lets out a gasp, then walks out of the opening night her own play, ‘The Garden of Lost Girls’. She is never seen again.
What did she see? Where did she go? And why did she never come home?
Thirty years later, Jessica’s nephew, fourteen-year-old Sam, is still asking the same questions. With the town planning an anniversary performance of ‘The Garden of Lost Girls’, Jessica’s family hopes that it will help to jog memories and, perhaps, finally solve the puzzle of Jessica’s disappearance. And Sam’s mum wants Sam and his cousins, Gracie and Archie, to be in the production to keep an eye out for new information.
At least, that’s the plan.
But as the play goes into rehearsal, a series of accidents makes it clear to Sam and his cousins that not everyone is happy about the performance―and they’ll do anything to stop it.
And when one of them goes missing on the night of the performance, the cousins realise that sometimes history doesn’t always stay in the past.
A new cold-case mystery thriller for middle-grade readers from the author of ‘Danger Road’.
What reviewers are saying about
THE GARDEN OF LOST GIRLS
‘This is a compelling read, fast paced and full of twists. I was kept guessing until the final pages.
And I think this deserves to be awarded cover for the year.
I loved Tait’s ‘Danger Road’ and I love her latest.’
– Paul MacDonald, Paul’s Book Trail
‘The Garden of Lost Girls’ is a suspenseful mystery with nuance and heart.
This is a story with wide appeal – perfect for readers who love theatre or small-town settings through to anyone who has been forced well outside their comfort zone in the service of a loved one.’
‘This is a real page-turner that I read in one sitting … There are so many plot twists … that keep you intrigued right until the end. It’s also a wonderful story of family, family history and genuine friendship between the cousins that goes beyond just being related.
I love a good mystery story, and this is one that I highly recommend. Best suited to those in the lower secondary years.‘
‘The Garden of Lost Girls is a captivating mystery adventure that will have readers turning the pages, desperate to uncover the truth…
A. L. Tait has once again created a story filled with suspense, mystery and adventure.
If you love a good mystery with plenty of twists, clues and suspense, The Garden of Lost Girls is definitely one to add to your reading list.’
– Emily Williams, Teacher Librarian
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