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The Secret Garden

By Burnett, Frances Hodgson

The Secret Garden Novels & Short Stories

The Secret Garden

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Frances Burnett Hodgson's novel The Secret Garden is both intriguing and uplifting. It is regarded as one of the best children's books written in the twentieth century. Mary Lennox, a sickly ten year old girl, adrift in the world after both her mother and father die is sent to Yorkshire to live with an uncle whom she has never met, at his isolated house, Misselthwaite Manor. Initially Mary is seen as a rude, aggressive and selfish child. She dislikes her new home and the people living in it. But now the scene is set for her transformation and the introduction of the author's engaging theme of rejuvenation and renewal. In exploring the grounds Mary finds the key to the locked garden which is neglected and overrun with weeds. She sets her mind to bringing it back to life. In doing so, Mary finds a purpose and an excitement in her lonely existence. However, apart from the garden, there are other secrets to be revealed at Misselthwaite Manor such as the strange cries in the night and the identity of Colin, a disabled boy, whom she discovers in the hidden bedroom. The popularity of this novel bears witness to its universal appeal and its timeless hold on the imagination.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
224
Release Date:
2018-01-15
Publication Date:
2018-01-15
Publisher:
Wordsworth Editions Ltd
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1840227540
ISBN13:
9781840227543
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Minimum Reading Age:
8
Maximum Reading Age:
11
Weight:
144 g
Height:
124 cm
Width:
195 cm
Thickness:
15 cm
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