Pearce, P. (1958).Tom's Midnight Garden. London: Penguins Classics.
I never read this book as a child, but as I read it now in adulthood I am overwhelmed with nostalgia. There is a magical quality woven into Pearce's book and I am glad to be given a pass back into the feeling of my youth. While I very much enjoyed this book for two reasons I feel that it should be recommended only to an advanced and eager reader. Firstly, the book is fairly long and written in antiquated British English. Secondly, it takes a bit of time for the action to really grasp the reader. However, just because Tom's best companion turns out to be a little girl/woman and there is no aggressive or fantastical action in the narrative (except a clock that can turn back time) doesn’t mean that all boys will turn away from the story. In a world that is increasingly busy the possibility for escape may become increasingly enticing.
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