The Midnight Guardians
By Ross Montgomery
When imaginary friends come alive, Col must face bombings, darkness and a terrifying secret.
Pageticker community rating
Average score: 4.57
From 7 readers
What do our readers think of The Midnight Guardians? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)
Children find the story exciting, magical and funny, especially the brave guardians and the mix of fantasy with wartime history.
What does the Pageticker team say about The Midnight Guardians?
The Midnight Guardians blends wartime history, British folklore and wild adventure into a big-hearted story with a tiger, a badger in a waistcoat and a miniature knight. Ross Montgomery balances danger and grief with lively humour, strong friendships and a hopeful message about finding light in dark times. Best suited to confident readers around 10 and up.
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What is The Midnight Guardians about?
During the Blitz in World War II, 12 year old Col discovers his childhood imaginary friends have come to life. Together a shape-shifting tiger, a waistcoat wearing badger, and a miniature knight embark on a perilous journey to London to save his sister, Rose. Facing Nazi bombings and pursued by the sinister Midwinter King, who seeks to engulf the world in eternal darkness, Col and his guardians must rely on courage, friendship, and hope to prevail.
About the author
Ross Montgomery is a children’s author from the UK who loves dreaming up exciting stories full of adventure and imagination. He is well known for books like 'The Midnight Guardians' and 'The Chime Seekers'. When he’s not writing, Ross enjoys playing the piano and thinking up new ideas for his next magical tale.
Discussion ideas around The Midnight Guardians
Imaginary friends: Why do you think Col’s imaginary friends return when he needs them most, and what do they reveal about him?
Courage and fear: Col and his guardians often feel afraid but keep going: what makes someone brave in this story?
Light and darkness: How does the story use light and darkness to show hope, danger and the choices people make?
War and childhood: How might living through the Blitz change the way children see family, home and responsibility?
Friendship across differences: What helps Col, Ruth and the guardians trust one another despite their different backgrounds and personalities?
Pages
400 pages
Reading age
Older Junior (10-15)
This edition
2020
First published
2020
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