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The Secret Garden

Faber Children's Classics
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In The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett, a young orphan named Mary Lennox is sent to live with her reclusive uncle in Yorkshire. While exploring her new surroundings, she discovers a hidden, neglected garden. As Mary, along with her new friends, breathes new life into the garden, they embark on a journey of friendship and healing, transforming their own lives in the process.
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This charming children's classic might capture your heart if you enjoy tales of transformation, friendship, and the magic of nature. Set in an English manor's mysterious hidden garden, the story follows a young girl discovering the healing power of openness and compassion. Perfect for those captivated by adventure and the wonders of growth and renewal.

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The Secret Garden

The classic tale about the healing powers of friendship and nature in a stunning new edition.

The classic tale about the healing powers of friendship and nature in a stunning new edition.

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The secret garden bloomed and bloomed and every morning revealed new miracles.Mary Lennox has grown up in India, surrounded by colour and life, and people who always do exactly what she wants. When her parents die, she is sent to her uncle's cold and lonely manor on the Yorkshire moors. There she finds the house and the gardens full of secrets. And unearthing them might just lead to the greatest discovery of all.

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The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett is often praised for its enchanting story and themes of rejuvenation and personal growth. Reviewers appreciate its depiction of transformation and healing, both of the garden and the characters, with a strong emphasis on the power of nature and friendship. The book is cherished for its classic narrative and the vivid, atmospheric setting that captivates readers of all ages.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571323395

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 July 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 326g

Pages: 416

About the Author

Frances Hodgson Burnett was born in Manchester in 1849 but moved to Tennessee in 1865 when her family fell on hard times. There she began writing stories to earn money and soon became a successful novelist, playwright and children's author of such well-loved works as Little Lord Fauntleroy and A Little Princess. She maintained houses in England and the USA and wrote The Secret Garden in her Long Island, New York, home.

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