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The Garden Just Beyond - by Lindsey Leavitt (Hardcover)

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Highlights

  • Get ready for a middle grade novel steeped in magic that you won't want to miss!
  • 320 Pages
  • Juvenile Fiction, Family

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About the Book



Fourteen-year-old Maggie and her eccentric family harvest crops that alter emotions, but their centuries-old agricultural secret and magical dinner parties come under threat when a mysterious stranger moves to town.



Book Synopsis



Get ready for a middle grade novel steeped in magic that you won't want to miss!

For fourteen-year-old Magnolia Gartner, nothing is more important than tradition, and the most important traditions in her eccentric family are the magical dinner parties they've been hosting for generations. Anyone lucky enough to have dined at the Gartner's estate in Humble Hollow will claim the meal was life-changing, and that's true -- because the crops the family harvests and the dishes they prepare have the power to alter the emotions, and fortunes, of anyone who eats them.

It's not just the food, either; for as long as anybody can remember, the whole Gartner family has been exceptional, though Maggie often feels like the exception. That's going to change when Maggie cooks her first dinner and proves she's just as special -- just as Gartner -- as everyone else. But when a mysterious stranger moves to town and threatens the family's century-old secrets, the Gartner family and all of Humble Hollow are at risk of losing far more than a seat at the table. With the help of new kid, Graham, as well as trusty townsfolk and family folklore, Maggie must dig deep to see what others can't, especially buried truths that feel just beyond her reach.

Devilishly absurd and heartachingly true, The Garden Just Beyond untangles themes of heritage, identity, and legacy in a tale that twists and turns until the enchanted end.



Review Quotes




"In this page-turning story, Leavitt adroitly balances comedic and poignant elements, classical allusions, and contemporary diversions. . .Richly detailed and imagined; will invite repeat visits to harvest all the delights." -Kirkus, starred review

" This middle grade novel is quirky in the very best sense of the word, and Lindsey Leavitt's writing is imaginative, wry, and full of heart." -Lit Hub

"The spellbinding story expertly mixes magic with mystery, and the eccentric family, zany town traditions, and local folklore are a delight. Neurodivergent characters, including Maggie herself, are a welcome inclusion, and the inventive magic system feels particularly fresh. An incredibly creative consideration of what it takes to make and maintain a community. " -Booklist




About the Author



Lindsey Leavitt enthusiastically picked New Jersey for her state report in the fifth grade. Lindsey grew up in the Las Vegas desert, so visiting her aunt and uncle in "the garden state" was absolute magic (and still is). Now Lindsey lives in the Utah mountains, where she co-owns an independent bookstore, Folklore Books. There's a small vegetable patch in her backyard, but Lindsey's not great at gardening (besides chives. She's QUEEN of chives). Find out more about Lindsey and her many kid-lit books on her website.
Dimensions (Overall): 8.3 Inches (H) x 5.7 Inches (W) x 1.2 Inches (D)
Weight: .85 Pounds
Suggested Age: 10-14 Years
Number of Pages: 320
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Family
Publisher: Godwin Books
Theme: General (see also headings under Social Themes)
Format: Hardcover
Author: Lindsey Leavitt
Language: English
Street Date: May 20, 2025
TCIN: 92203578
UPC: 9781250858528
Item Number (DPCI): 247-26-4235
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 1.2 inches length x 5.7 inches width x 8.3 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.85 pounds
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