Children's ✦ Penny’s Take
Tom's Midnight Garden Graphic Novel
Philippa Pearce · 2018
74/100
👍 Worth It
This graphic-novel version of the Carnegie Medal classic earned real praise from trade reviewers for capturing the original's sense of wonder, with especially evocative art from illustrator Edith. It necessarily trims some of the introspective depth of Pearce's prose, but it's a lovely, atmospheric way to introduce kids to Tom's time-slipping garden. A faithful, well-made adaptation.
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Verdict receipt0–100
Faith & family safety75
Substance / usefulness68
Craft & writing78
Originality55
Evidence & accuracy65
Hype vs delivers60
Age-fit70
Human-eye read72
Penny’s verdict74
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