Girl and the Witch's Garden by Erin Bowman

[S&S Books for Young Readers] “[An] unflinching, heart-wrenching exploration of grief, belonging, and inner strength.” —Jessica Khoury, author of The Mystwick School of Musicraft “Spellbinding.” —Quinn Sosna-Spear, author of The Remarkable Inventions of Walter Mortinson The Secret Garden meets Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children in this lush middle grade adventure about a girl determined to infiltrate her grandmother’s enchanted garden with the help of some magically gifted friends. Mallory Estate is the last place twelve-year-old Piper Peavey wants to spend her summer vacation. The grounds are always cold, the garden out back is dead, a mysterious group of children call the property home, and there’s a rumor that Melena M. Mallory—the owner of the estate and Piper’s wealthy grandmother—is a witch. But when Piper’s father falls ill, Mallory Estate is exactly where she finds herself. The grand house and its garden hold many secrets—some of which may even save