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Jackie Bennett

    The Baraboo McGuffin
    When Am I Supposed to Sleep?
    Silver Creek
    The Wildlife Gardener's Almanac
    The Artist's Garden
    Shakespeare's Gardens
    • 2024

      The Baraboo McGuffin

      • 190 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      The adventure unfolds as Katie White and Harry Jinx travel to the Kingdom of Wisconsin in search of the mysterious McGuffin. Their journey through Baraboo's enchanting landscape leads them to explore profound themes such as the balance between pattern and chaos, the essence of human connection, and the significance of literature. With whimsical tales and unexpected twists, the quest challenges them to reflect on life's fundamental questions, ultimately inviting readers to ponder the connections between their experiences and the world around them.

      The Baraboo McGuffin
    • 2023

      Silver Creek

      • 218 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      After losing her mother in a tragic accident Aria follows her father across the country to meet her mother's mysterious family. As she adjusts to life in the forests and mountains of Montana, she finds herself drawn into a world she never knew existed. She discovers the secret her mother took to the grave before telling her and faces enemies she never knew she had. Will she learn to rebuild after a tragic loss and embrace her future path?

      Silver Creek
    • 2023

      The ultimate guide to encouraging wildlife into the garden all year round. Taking a month-by-month approach, The Wildlife Gardener's Almanac is packed with ideas, advice, tips and checklists, to give gardener's the best chance to make their contribution to conserving our native flora and fauna, no matter what size their garden.

      The Wildlife Gardener's Almanac
    • 2021

      Shakespeare's Gardens

      • 192 pages
      • 7 hours of reading
      4.8(12)Add rating

      For the first time, Shakespeare's Gardens brings together brand new photography of the gardens with beautiful archive images of flowers, old herbals, and 16th century illustrations. It tells the story of Will's journey - from glove maker's son to national bard - and how he came to know so much about plants, flowers and gardens of the Elizabethan era.

      Shakespeare's Gardens
    • 2019

      The Artist's Garden

      • 224 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      Gardens have provided the location, the subjects the pastime and the passion for our greatest artists, from Matisse and Monet to Dali and Da Vinci. This book looks at 20 gardens and more than 30 associated artists and examines the art, the garden-making, and the gardens they immortalised which you can visit today.

      The Artist's Garden
    • 2018

      When Am I Supposed to Sleep?

      • 140 pages
      • 5 hours of reading

      The protagonist, a self-conscious teenager, grapples with feelings of inadequacy and loneliness as she embarks on a school project about family and community. Despite her initial pessimism, she reflects on her experiences, revealing a deeper search for acceptance and belonging. The narrative captures the struggles of adolescence, blending humor and vulnerability as she navigates her self-image and relationships, ultimately hinting at the possibility of change and hope for the future.

      When Am I Supposed to Sleep?
    • 2018

      Island Gardens

      • 192 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      From Tresco to Lindisfarne, Anglesey to Sark, visit the most beautiful and extreme island gardens of the British Isles, understanding their climates, native plants, and survival skills their gardeners deploy.

      Island Gardens
    • 2016

      The Writer's Garden presents an intriguing study of the beautiful gardens and outdoor spaces of 30 history's greatest writers.

      The Writer's Garden