I loved reading this book. Reminded me of Nancy drew.
I love a good detective and justice is brilliant. You can see why her friends love her.

A brilliant third title in this fantastic series featuring the irrepressible Justice Jones as she settles for yet another term at school. With disappearing girls and a ghostly sighting in the garden, there is a lot of sleuthing for Justice and her friends. If you love Robin Stevens and Katherine Woodfine then these are the books for you; absolutely brilliant.

THE GHOST IN THE GARDEN is a fun, light-hearted mystery with plenty of twists and turns.

Griffiths once again surprises and delights with a cracking mystery with plenty of twists and turns along the way. I thoroughly enjoyed this as a cosy, spooky mystery involving ghosts and mysterious teachers. A repeated criticism I have with this series is how none of the characters feel real to me, but in this book, Justice's friendships are tested when she decides to pal around with new girl Letitia Blackstock more than the other Barnowls, especially Stella, and her maid friend Dorothy. Letitia herself is unlike any of the other more demure personalities: pushy and used to getting her way, which was portrayed brilliantly. The conflict she brings with her adds more depth to Justice and the supporting characters that is so very much needed to make this a more meaningful read.

I really enjoyed the mystery in this one as well. I was actually surprised to have guessed some things correctly in advance! This was definitely a solid improvement over the second book, and overall a charming read.

WILL I READ ON? I'd be open to it.

I'd have to say that this is my favourite mystery from the A Girl Called Justice series, and that's bearing in mind that both of the previous books I rated 5 stars too! There was just something so clever and entertaining about book three with the new character Letitia and a mystery that was so cleverly woven into the story! 

Justice Jones, once again, makes for a really fun and interesting sleuth as she tries to solve this mystery. I love the dynamics of the character relationships and how, despite being set in the 1930s, there is a really refreshing modern feel to the books, and The Ghost in the Garden is no exception. I can't wait to see what happens in the next book as some exciting developments were set up ready for it! 

Without a doubt, I'd highly recommend this series for fans of mystery books and boarding school books. There's something really addictive about Elly Griffith's writing style and the characters and setting which makes this a series I'd love to see more people getting behind!

This is my favourite Justice book yet!

The clues were peppered through the book right from the start, allowing the reader to think back and solve the mystery at the same time as Justice. The plot was well-thought out and brilliantly written.

4.5*
#3in the series but the first one I’ve read. I must point out that I’m not the target audience for these books but love Elly Griffiths writing and wanted to try it.
I like the maps and the list in the beginning of who is who.
Following the death of her mystery author mother Justice Jones was packed off to Highbury House a boarding school for daughters of gentle folk on the Kent coast by her busy Barrister father. This is a culture shock for her as previously she had been home schooled by her mom.
The book is set in 1937, a by gone era when life was very different which a much more defined social class system. I like that Justice defies the traditions of the class system and is as equally friendly with Dorothy one of the maids from the school as other pupils. Dorothy is one of Justice’s partners in mystery solving gang.
It’s from 1937 but it doesn’t have the stuffy language of the era, just enough to add the favour of the time.
Justice is 13, in the third academic year and her second year at the school. She is a newly appointed form Captain.
Highbury House is an old gothic building with turrets and cellars with secret tunnels and a priest hole. In moody weather it looks intimidating.
It is predominantly a character study of Justice in the boarding school environment with mystery to solve added into the mix.
There were some things that I had to look up like junket and divided skirts, so learning new (or more accurately old things)
I like the art work with the bird and leaves at the start of each chapter.
I totally loved it, and warmed to all of the girls characters. Justice is gutsy, and has all the attributes of a good sleuth. Once she leaves school she would make a great PI.