The Beagle and the Clockwork Garden

By Lars M. Olsen

In the steam-powered town of Gearford, everyone is too busy with progress to notice the rusted garden behind the old iron gate. But Bramble, a beagle with an extraordinary sense of smell, knows there's something special hidden there.

When his curiosity leads him to a reclusive inventor named Mr. Alder, Bramble uncovers the secret of the Clockwork Garden - a mechanical wonderland built by the legendary Elara Cogsforth, now frozen and forgotten. Deep beneath the garden, Bramble finds an ancient map pointing to a hidden sanctuary where real animals and clockwork creatures have lived in peace for decades.

To reach it, Bramble and his new friends - Penny the observant crow, Moss the ancient tortoise, and Pip the tiny but fearless mouse - must embark on a dangerous journey through the Whispering Woods, solve the riddle of the Puzzle Gate, and face their deepest fears in the Echo Tunnel.

But the garden cannot be restored without the missing heart spring, broken into seven pieces and scattered across Gearford. As Bramble's nose leads them on a treasure hunt through bakeries and clock towers, scrapyards and schoolhouses, they discover that the smallest creature can make the biggest difference.

When they finally reach the hidden sanctuary, Elara herself reveals the secret that will change everything. Bramble must make a choice: share this wonder with the world, or protect it forever.

A heartwarming steampunk adventure about friendship, courage, and the magic that happens when nature and technology work together. Perfect for fans of The Wild Robot, The Invention of Hugo Cabret, and The Mysterious Benedict Society.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0H7P7H4JN
• ISBN13: 9798185657317
• Release Date: July 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 136 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"