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The Secret Garden

A Graphic Novel
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The Secret Garden is a beloved children's novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett. It follows a young girl named Mary Lennox, who is sent to live with her reclusive uncle in Yorkshire after her parents pass away. Through her discovery of a hidden, neglected garden on the estate, Mary embarks on a journey of self-discovery, healing, and the transformative power of nature and friendship.
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This enchanting tale may appeal to you if you enjoy stories of transformation, friendship, and renewal set in a magical, hidden realm. Delve into the journey of young characters whose lives are transformed by the discovery of a forgotten, secret space, where they foster love and growth against a backdrop of mystery and nature's wonders. This classic children's story is perfect for readers who appreciate themes of resilience and hope.

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From Mariah Marsden, author of Anne of Green Gables: A Graphic Novel, comes the second installment in this series of retold children's classics. 

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Green-growing secrets and powerful magic await you at Misselthwaite Manor, now reimagined in this bewitching graphic novel adaptation of Frances Hodgson Burnett’s beloved tale. From Mariah Marsden, author of the critically acclaimed Anne of Green Gables: A Graphic Novel, comes the second instalment in this series of retold children's classics. 

Ten-year-old Mary Lennox arrives at a secluded estate on the Yorkshire moors with a scowl and a chip on her shoulder. First, there’s Martha Sowerby: the too-cheery maid with bothersome questions who seems out of place in the dreary manor. Then there’s the elusive Uncle Craven, Mary’s only remaining family – whom she’s not permitted to see. And finally, there are the mysteries that seem to haunt the run-down place: rumours of a lost garden with a tragic past, and a midnight wail that echoes across the moors at night. 
 
As Mary begins to explore this new world alongside her ragtag companions – a cocky robin redbreast, a sour-faced gardener, and a boy who can talk to animals – she learns that even the loneliest of hearts can grow roots in rocky soil.

Given new life as a graphic novel in illustrator Hanna Luechtefeld's whimsical style, The Secret Garden is more enchanting and relevant than ever before. 
 

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The Secret Garden is praised for bringing fresh life to a cherished tale, making it engaging for both young and older readers. It is highlighted as a marvellous addition to a series of retold classic children's stories, beautifully transformed into a captivating graphic novel format.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781524858155

Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 July 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Andrews McMeel Publishing

Contributors:

  • Adapted by Mariah Marsden
  • Illustrated by Hanna Luechtefeld

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 361g

Pages: 192

About the Author

Mariah Marsden spent her childhood hunting for faeries amidst the old hills of the Missouri Ozarks. A former children's librarian and co-author of Anne of Green Gables: A Graphic Novelshe earned her MFA in Creative Writing & Media Arts from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and is now a PhD candidate in English at The Ohio State University. She writes about the dreams and difficulties of girlhood, the folklore of her region, and the complexities of rural life. She's still on the lookout for faeries.

Hanna Luechtefeld spent the early part of their childhood in New Hampshire, the later part in Missouri, and all of it in the woods. Long afternoons filled with outdoor adventure gave them a flair for the creative and a love of storytelling. They graduated from the University of Central Missouri in 2019 with degrees in graphic design and illustration and a passion for zines and DIY comics. Today, Hanna lives in Kansas City, where they help run a local art gallery and music venue. When not preparing for a zine fest, you can find them outside: mountain biking, roller blading, or hiking. Someday, they hope to have a backyard “secret garden” of their own.

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