by Joan Aiken (Author), Lizza Aiken (Introduction by), Garth Nix (Introduction by)
A Junior Library Guild Selection and Smithsonian Magazine Notable Book for Children.
A literary treasure.--Philip Pullman
My happiest discovery this year.--Los Angeles Times
The complete collection of twenty-four charming and magical Armitage family stories. Includes a prelude by the author and introductions from Garth Nix and Lizza Aiken.
Author Biography
Best known for The Wolves of Willoughby Chase, Joan Aiken (1924-2004) wrote over a hundred books. After her first husband's death, she supported her family by copyediting at Argosy magazine and an advertising agency, then began publishing fiction. She went on to write for Vogue, Good Housekeeping, Vanity Fair, Argosy, Women's Own, and many others.
Number of Pages: 320
Dimensions: 0.9 x 8.4 x 5.4 IN
Publication Date: April 30, 2012
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Serial Garden: The Complete Armitage Family Stories
Interest Level: Middle Grades, 4-8
Reading Level: 6.2
Point Value: 17
