Philippa Pearce Books

Eleven, Twelve, Thirteen chimes the old grandfather clock in the communal hallway of Tom’s Aunt and Uncle’s rented accommodation. Thirteen chimes? Surely this is impossible. What might happen in this magical extra hour? As Tom leaves the flat and explores the old house, he finds himself in an expansive garden full of life. It soon comes to light that this enchanting garden comes alive only in this thirteenth hour. Tom watches people go about their lives, invisible, until a little girl spies him and he finds himself a new companion. How can this be, and why does the girl and the garden change every night?

This classic children’s story by Philippa Pearce is full of adventure, mystery, history and emotion.. The book is hard to put down, with chapters leaving you wanting more and wondering where Tom will find himself next.