The Secret Garden

Name: The Secret Garden
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SKU: 9780007351060
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By Frances Hodgson Burnett

Series: Collins Classics

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The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett is a charming children's novel about a young girl named Mary Lennox who is sent to live with her uncle in England after her parents pass away. At her uncle's gloomy estate, she discovers a neglected garden and, with the help of new friends, works to bring it back to life. Through the garden, Mary and her companions find healing and wonder as they nurture both the earth and their own spirits.
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The Secret Garden unfolds with Mary Lennox, an orphan sent to live with her uncle in his austere manor on the moors. Mary is a lonely and unhappy child until a chance meeting with Dickon, her servant's brother, sets her on a path to self-discovery. Through their friendship and her relationship with her troubled, hypochondriac cousin Colin, Mary begins to learn about herself and the world around her.

Their lives all begin to change when a Robin shows Mary the door to a mysterious secret garden, where the power of nature and friendship reveal new possibilities.

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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett receives praise for its enchanting portrayal of transformation and healing, both in the neglected garden and the characters. Reviewers often highlight its ability to capture the imagination of children and adults alike through rich storytelling and vivid descriptions. The novel's themes of friendship, renewal, and the impact of nature are widely appreciated, contributing to its enduring popularity as a classic in children's literature.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780007351060

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 April 2010

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: William Collins

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 111.0mm

Height: 178.0mm

Weight: 160g

Pages: 288

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Classic Fiction Frances Hodgson Burnett Most Popular Books of All Time Series: Collins Classics

About the Author

Frances Hodgson Burnett was a born storyteller. Even as a young child, her greatest pleasure was in making up stories and acting them out, using her dolls as characters. She wrote over forty books, including the classic A Little Princess , also illustrated by Tasha Tudor.

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