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The Secret Garden

By Frances Hodgson Burnett
Series: Virago Modern Classics
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The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett follows the transformative journey of Mary Lennox, a lonely and spoiled British girl sent to live on her uncle's estate after being orphaned. As she explores the manor grounds, she discovers a hidden, neglected garden that becomes a place of healing and magic. Through her nurturing of the garden, Mary forms friendships, finds emotional growth, and brings joy back to her uncle's family.
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You might enjoy this enchanting tale if you appreciate stories about friendship, discovery, and the healing power of nature. Follow a lonely, spoilt girl as she uncovers hidden secrets behind ivy-covered walls, ultimately finding personal growth and companionship in a magical garden. Perfect for those who love heartwarming adventures and timeless themes.

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The Secret Garden

One of the best-loved classic children's books, The Secret Garden is an unforgettable story of a surly orphan who comes to discover goodness, herself and the world around her.

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'The mystery element kept me turning the pages but it was the superb characterisation that made the story stay with me. It taught me that it's never too late to remake yourself into someone better' MALORIE BLACKMAN, TELEGRAPH

'The Secret Garden should be on every child's bookshelf' THE TIMES

'There is an old-fashioned tenderness and joy to it; the sense that magic happens if you are observant and quiet and know it will' SOPHIE DAHL

'A blend of power, beauty, vivid interest and honest goodness. Yes, if this is magic, it is good magic' NEW YORK TIMES

'She put her hand in her pocket, drew out the key, and found it fitted the keyhole . . . she held back the swinging curtain of ivy and pushed back the door which opened slowly. Then she slipped through it, looking about her and breathing quite fast with excitement and wonder and delight. She was standing inside the secret garden'

Everybody at Misselthwaite Manor agrees that Mary Lennox is the most disagreeable child they have ever met. Pale, selfish and spoilt, the ten-year-old orphan has been sent from India to her uncle's estate and she is determined to hate everything about it. But the isolated house on the Yorkshire moors holds secrets that Mary cannot resist exploring: pitiful crying that echoes down the corridors at night and a hidden walled garden. When a robin leads Mary to the buried key, not only is the garden unlocked, but also her heart. And as the garden blooms, for the first time in her life, Mary discovers friendship. This is where the magic begins . . .

A collection that will be coveted by children and adults alike, this list is the best in children's literature, curated by Virago. These are timeless tales with beautiful covers, that will be treasured and shared across the generations. Some titles you will already know; some will be new to you, but there are stories for everyone to love, whatever your age. Our list includes Nina Bawden (Carrie's War, The Peppermint Pig), Rumer Godden (The Dark Horse, An Episode of Sparrows), Joan Aiken (The Serial Garden, The Gift Giving) E. Nesbit (The Psammead Trilogy, The Bastable Trilogy, The Railway Children), L. M. Montgomery (The Anne of Green Gables series) and Susan Coolidge (The What Katy Did Trilogy). Discover Virago Children's Classics.

Series: Virago Modern Classics

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Frances Hodgson Burnett's The Secret Garden is celebrated for its engaging mystery and outstanding character development that leaves a lasting impression. The story's tender, old-fashioned charm conveys a magical atmosphere, encouraging a belief in transformation and personal growth. Widely regarded as one of the most brilliant children's books, it evokes a blend of power, beauty, interest, and goodness, earning a place on every child's bookshelf.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780349009650

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 October 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Virago Press Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Robert Ingpen
  • Illustrated by Robert Ingpen

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 198.0mm

Height: 127.0mm

Weight: 252g

Pages: 320

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

About the Author

Frances Hodgson Burnett was born in Manchester, England, in 1849. She moved to America in 1865 after her father died and 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. She wrote the classic novels, Little Lord Fauntleroy, A Little Princess and The Secret Garden.

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