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what age group is this book for?

Pen&Quill Read 7-12 but really its a nice and sweet story for anyone

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Does this book pick up after the first few chapters?

Robert H Yes it does. I might concede that the first chapter is dull and flat. I think the first time I tried to read Tom's Midnight Garden when I was at prima…moreYes it does. I might concede that the first chapter is dull and flat. I think the first time I tried to read Tom's Midnight Garden when I was at primary school this may have put me off, as I really do not remember that I finished it. But as a grown adult I tried again, plodded through the first two chapters, and was glad I did, because I think the story really lifts off, and, after Tom and Hatty have met each other, this becomes a truly compelling read. Chapter 23: skating, about how Tom and Hatty go skating to Ely Cathedral is a favourite episode of mine. As I live not too far from Ely I like to go to Ely and read chapter 23 while sitting in the cathedral.(less)

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Why this book named as "Tom's Midnight Garden?

Frances Because that is the time of the night that he has access to the garden....

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how does tom resolve in his own mind the troubling thoughts of whether he or hatty is actually a ghost?

Frances Answer is in the final part of the book....keep reading!

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How do you read it ??

Pen&Quill Read I found it slow in the begining but then I started reading it a bit like poetry and I began enjoying it a lot more after that. Its set in the 1950's a…moreI found it slow in the begining but then I started reading it a bit like poetry and I began enjoying it a lot more after that. Its set in the 1950's and in the Victorian era! In England! And the little girl Hatty has such a quick stormy wit! Its wonderful.(less)

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