Introducing young readers to the heartfelt and charming Anna Wang series, this prequel to The Year of the Book perceptive, astute Anna as she strives to grow a perfect garden.

When Anna is gifted a copy of The Secret Garden, it inspires her to follow her dreams—maybe she can plant ivy and purple crocuses and the birds will come. Or maybe what grows from her dream of a garden is even better: friendship. And friendship, like a garden, often has a mind of its own.

In this prequel to The Year of the Book, join Anna in a year of discovery, new beginnings, friendships, and growth.

Read the entire Anna Wang series!

• The Year of the Book
• The Year of the Baby
• The Year of the Fortune Cookie
• The Year of the Three Sisters
• The Year of the Garden