This ghostly story captivated my young mind when I was only 9. It has held a special place in my heart since. The Dark Garden's Gothic tones with allusions to a modern Romeo-Juliet story and paranormal overtures are beautifully sad. It's one of the few books I can keep re-reading and never grow bored or distant from the emotion Buffie writes. It's a great read for young and old, especially those who love ghost stories. ( )