I recently heard about Tom's Midnight Garden by Philippa Pearce on a podcast. I borrowed it from the library, read it and didn't care for Tom or the plot that much. I, however, loved this book! This book was her first book.
After a storm, David finds a canoe near his family's dock along the River Say. Paddling up the river, he discovers its owner, Adam. Adam lives with his aunt and his senile grandfather. Together the boys repair the canoe and become friends. Adam shares his desire to find the family treasure dating from the Spanish Armada. If they can discover the treasure, Adam and his aunt may continue to live at the family home.
Full of adventure! The author based the setting on her childhood home.
*Highly recommend.
Points to discuss: one character was fired from a job because of drinking too much and now has a reputation, lying
-Borrowed from the library.
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