The Gardener's Surprise

By Carla Balzaretti and Sonja Wimmer

Andrew has a hobby: gardening. As soon as he is offered a new job that will allow him to move into a house with a large garden, he does not hesitate for a second and he accepts. But… What if work interferes with what you like best in the world?

Although he works as a train mechanic, Andrew’s real passion is gardening: he loves flowers so much that his little apartment is full of plants of all shapes and sizes. When a company offers him a new job with a good salary and a house with a big garden, Andrew accepts without hesitation, unaware that maybe he’s putting at risk things much more important than his job or his hobby…

The Gardener’s Surprise is a moving story about the importance of our beliefs in our daily lives, as well as a celebration of indulging in personal passions as an excellent way of achieving happiness.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Cuento de Luz
• Release date: Feb 17, 2014
• ISBN: 9788415784616

Carla Balzaretti

Carla Balzaretti was born in Argentina, one autumn day in 1978. Since childhood she was devoted to inventing stories even even before knowing how to write. She studied education and worked for seven years as editor. She has published several books for preschoolers.

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[sullywriter_1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Beautifully illustrated, moving story. Originally published in Spain.