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The Secret Garden

By Frances Hodgson Burnett
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The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett is a heartwarming tale of a young orphan girl named Mary Lennox, who is sent to live with her reclusive uncle in England. As she explores the vast estate, she discovers a neglected, locked garden and sets out to restore it with the help of new friends. Through this magical transformation, Mary, along with those around her, undergoes significant personal growth and healing.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate heartwarming stories of personal transformation and the power of friendship. Set against the backdrop of a mysterious, locked garden, it brings to life themes of healing and rejuvenation, capturing the magic of nature and its influence on people’s lives. Ideal for readers who love classic tales of self-discovery and enduring charm.

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The Secret Garden

The wonderfully contrary, strong-willed, angry, misunderstood Mary Lennox.

When Mary Lennox is sent to Misselthwaite Manor to live with her uncle, everybody says she is the most disagreeable-looking child ever seen.

What little girl can turn a whole household upside down and breath new life back into a strange, old manor? The wonderfully contrary, strong-willed, angry, misunderstood Mary Lennox.

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What little girl can turn a whole household upside down and breathe new life back into a strange, old manor? The wonderfully contrary, strong-willed, angry, misunderstood Mary Lennox.

Rediscover the favourite childhood classic.

When Mary Lennox is sent to Misselthwaite Manor to live with her uncle, everybody says she is the most disagreeable-looking child ever seen. It is true, too. Mary is pale, spoilt and quite contrary. But she is also horribly lonely. Then one day she hears about a garden in the grounds of the Manor that has been kept locked and hidden for years. And when a friendly robin helps Mary find the key, she discovers the most magical place anyone could imagine...

The Secret Garden is a captivating story of transformation and discovery.

Extra activities included: Take our quiz, learn about the plucky author and find out about the real secret garden. This beautiful edition includes fantastic extra educational resources.

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The Secret Garden is praised for its timeless charm and appeal to children of all ages. The narrative, which includes elements of magic and childhood discovery, captivates readers, maintaining its relevance over a century after publication. Its characters, especially the protagonist Mary, are commended for their depth and ability to inspire transformation and warmth, creating an enchanting story that continues to delight both children and adults.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780099572954

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 August 2012

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage Children's Classics

Illustration: b/w chapter headings

Audience: Children, Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 187.0mm

Weight: 255g

Pages: 384

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About the Author

Frances Hodgson Burnett was born in Manchester in 1849. After living in poverty, she emigrated to the US in 1865. She wrote over forty books; the best-known today are The Secret Garden, A Little Princess and Little Lord Fauntleroy. She died in 1924.

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