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DATE OF RELEASE: 4 SEPT 2025

A classic and beautifully illustrated story about friendship by best-loved author–illustrator, Shirley Hughes. Set in Italy in the 1920s, Enchantment in the Garden is the story of a lonely young girl called Valerie, who discovers a beautiful marble statue of a boy riding a dolphin. One magical day, the boy comes to life and the eternal friendship between Valerie and Cherubino, the son of a sea-god, begins.

Originally published in 1996, this is a timeless tale of friendship set against a backdrop of summer sunsets, renaissance gardens and dramatic seascapes. It has a strong environmental message and a richness of quality that could only come from the hands of world class author–illustrator Shirley Hughes.

Hardback 

Publication: 4 Sept 2025, Walker

ISBN: 9781529525519

Extent: 64 pages

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        Description

        DATE OF RELEASE: 4 SEPT 2025

        A classic and beautifully illustrated story about friendship by best-loved author–illustrator, Shirley Hughes. Set in Italy in the 1920s, Enchantment in the Garden is the story of a lonely young girl called Valerie, who discovers a beautiful marble statue of a boy riding a dolphin. One magical day, the boy comes to life and the eternal friendship between Valerie and Cherubino, the son of a sea-god, begins.

        Originally published in 1996, this is a timeless tale of friendship set against a backdrop of summer sunsets, renaissance gardens and dramatic seascapes. It has a strong environmental message and a richness of quality that could only come from the hands of world class author–illustrator Shirley Hughes.

        Hardback 

        Publication: 4 Sept 2025, Walker

        ISBN: 9781529525519

        Extent: 64 pages

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