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The Secret Garden

Illustrated by Peter Bailey
By Frances Hodgson Burnett
Series: Alma Junior Classics
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The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett is a beloved children's novel about Mary Lennox, a lonely and orphaned girl who is sent to live with her uncle in Yorkshire. As she explores her new home, she discovers a hidden, neglected garden and, with the help of new friends, gradually brings it back to life. Through this transformation, Mary experiences healing and personal growth, unlocking the beauty and secrets of the garden and the people around her.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This enchanting tale may appeal to you if you enjoy stories of transformation and friendship set in charming, lush environments. You might find joy in the journey of young characters who uncover secrets that breathe life into both a neglected garden and themselves. The deep themes of healing and renewal make it an enduring classic that captivates readers of all ages.

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The Secret Garden

A timeless story for children, here presented with illustrations by Peter Bailey. A section of extra material including quizzes will delight all young readers

A timeless story for children, here presented with illustrations by Peter Bailey. A section of extra material including quizzes will delight all young readers

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After her parents die of cholera in India, Mary Lennox is sent to live with her uncle in his gloomy house in Yorkshire, where she leads a lonely and neglected life, with nothing to do apart from exploring her surroundings. One day she discovers a walled garden which has been locked up, and becomes determined to enter it and find out its secret and the source of the mysterious crying sound that can be heard nearby.

A powerful tale of regeneration and personal transformation, The Secret Garden has become one of the most popular children’s classics, and has continued to delight generations of young readers.

Series: Alma Junior Classics

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The Secret Garden is praised for its universal appeal, enchanting both young and adult readers alike with its skillful storytelling and charm. It's often regarded as a must-have for children's bookshelves, celebrated for its simplicity and significance.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781847495730

Publisher: Alma Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 21 April 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Alma Classics

Illustration: b/w

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Peter Bailey

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 270g

Pages: 368

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

About the Author

Frances Hodgson Burnett (1849–1924) was born in England and moved to the United States as a teenager. She is best remembered for her children’s novels Little Lord Fauntleroy, A Little Princess and The Secret Garden.

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