Tom's Midnight Garden — Philippa Pearce

Tom resented having to stay with his aunt and uncle when his brother Peter caught the measles. He knew he'd be bored and that he'd miss Peter as well as the garden at home where they loved to play.

But when the time came to return home, Tom did everything he could to prolong his visit -- for he had made a strange and wonderful discovery. It was too fantastic and marvelous for other people to believe! He could share it only with his brother. Tom wrote to Peter describing what he'd found and what he'd done. Peter believed and understood Tom's feelings and shared his excitement.

Some day soon, Tom, Peter and the marvelous discovery would share an adventure together.