The Monster Garden

by Vivien Alcock

Book Overview

Frankie isn't exactly sure what her scientist dad does in his top-secret laboratory, but her neighbors tease her that it must be something awful -- like developing germ warfare. So when Frankie's... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0618003371
• ISBN13: 9780618003372
• Release Date: April 2000
• Publisher: Harcourt Brace and Company
• Length: 164 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.1" x 7.6"
• Age Range: 10 to 14 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 9

Customer Reviews

Wonderful find!

Although I am avid reader of children's literature (both to myself and my children!) I had never seen or heard of this book until a few weeks ago. I just finished reading it to my 9 year old and we both loved the story about a girl and the monster she inadvertently creates. It's really a story about friendship and love, but has plenty of suspense to keep kids interested. It's a British novel and so it also led to some discussion about British English and customs (for example, I had to explain that "mad" meant crazy and not angry, and the concept of "tea"). It's a lovely story, with some elements of "gross" that will make the book appeal to boys and girls alike.

The monster Garden

It is a very interesting and detailed story I give it five out of 10 stars.