When orphaned Mary Lennox, lonely and sad, comes to live at her uncle's great house on the Yorkshire moors, she finds it full of secrets. At night, she hears the sound of crying down one of the long corridors. Outside, she meets Dickon, a magical boy who can charm and talk to animals. Then, one day, with the help of a friendly robin, Mary discovers the most mysterious wonder of all -- a secret garden, walled and locked, which has been completely forgotten for years and years. Is everything in the garden dead, or can Mary bring it back to life?
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Mistress Mary is quite contrary until she helps her garden grow. Along the way, she manages to cure her sickly cousin Colin, who is every bit as imperious as she. These two are sullen little peas in a pod, closed up in a gloomy old manor on the Yorkshire moors of England, until a locked-up garden captures their imaginations and puts the blush of a wild rose in their cheeks; "It was the sweetest, most mysterious-looking place any one could imagine. The high walls which shut it in were covered with the leafless stems of roses which were so thick, that they matted together.... 'No wonder it is still,' Mary whispered. 'I am the first person who has spoken here for ten years.'" As new life sprouts from the earth, Mary and Colin's sour natures begin to sweeten. For anyone who has ever felt afraid to live and love, The Secret Garden's portrayal of reawakening spirits will thrill and rejuvenate. Frances Hodgson Burnett creates characters so strong and distinct, young readers continue to identify with them even 85 years after they were conceived. (Ages 9 to 12)
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Soothing and mellifluous, native Briton Bailey's voice proves an excellent instrument for polishing up a new edition of Burnett's story. Bratty and spoiled Mary Lennox is orphaned when her parents fall victim to a cholera outbreak in India. As a result, Mary becomes the ward of an uncle in England she has never met. As she hesitantly tries to carve a new life for herself at imposing and secluded Misselthwaite Manor, Mary befriends a high-spirited boy named Dickon and investigates a secret garden on the Manor grounds. She also discovers a sickly young cousin, Colin, who has been shut away in a hidden Manor room. Together Mary and Dickon help Colin blossom, and in the process Mary finds her identity and melts the heart of her emotionally distant uncle. Bailey makes fluid transitions between the voices and accents of various characters, from terse Mrs. Medlock and surly groundskeeper Ben to chipper housemaid Martha. And most enjoyably, she gives Mary a believably childlike voice. A brief biography of the author is included in an introduction. Ages 6-12.
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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153 of 159 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
For those of you who haven't read this, you should.
It's the story of Mary Lennox, who grew up in India, extremely spoiled by the servants, whose only job was to keep her quiet and out of the way of her parents. After her parents die she's sent to live with her uncle in England, a crotchety old man mourning the loss of his wife, who also wants nothing to do with her. Lonely, spoiled Mary explores the manor and the garden, finding all sorts of hidden secrets as well as her own happiness.
A must-read for children and adults. It's the kind of story that just makes you feel warm and comfortable inside.
It's the story of Mary Lennox, who grew up in India, extremely spoiled by the servants, whose only job was to keep her quiet and out of the way of her parents. After her parents die she's sent to live with her uncle in England, a crotchety old man mourning the loss of his wife, who also wants nothing to do with her. Lonely, spoiled Mary explores the manor and the garden, finding all sorts of hidden secrets as well as her own happiness.
A must-read for children and adults. It's the kind of story that just makes you feel warm and comfortable inside.
127 of 134 people found the following review helpful
By Elizabeth W
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
I read this a couple times when I was a young teenager and now I just read it again 10 years later. It is still one of my favorite books. I love the theme that children need activities and hobbies and exercise to stay healthy, physically and mentally. I wish I had my own secret garden inside a stone wall :)
I think this is a wonderful book for any young child to read. The characters are good and the story is so beautiful.
I think this is a wonderful book for any young child to read. The characters are good and the story is so beautiful.
64 of 67 people found the following review helpful
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One of the most wonderfully illustrated versions of the Secret Garden
December 8, 2008
By Jeri Landers
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I just received this glorious book. I have many renditions of the Secret Garden. This luxuriously, lovely book is filled with superb illustration that really captures the mood and era of the story, which is the early 1900's. There are so MANY illustrations, Inga Moore has created a painting for nearly every page! A really lovely addition to a collection or to share with your children. If you enjoy the artwork in this book, buy "The Wind in the Willows" also illustrated by Inga Moore .Simply wonderful!
In case you are unfamiliar with the story, it is the tale of a peevish, spoiled and sullen orphan girl who comes to live in the home of her sad and mysterious uncle, who is seldom at home. She meets her sickly cousin, Colin, hidden away from the world and convinced he is dying. A Secret Garden, is discovered by the girl,Mary; a garden as neglected and in need of care as these two children. As they bring the garden back to life, they bring themselves back to life as well, in an enchanting and wonderful way. It really is a classic.
In case you are unfamiliar with the story, it is the tale of a peevish, spoiled and sullen orphan girl who comes to live in the home of her sad and mysterious uncle, who is seldom at home. She meets her sickly cousin, Colin, hidden away from the world and convinced he is dying. A Secret Garden, is discovered by the girl,Mary; a garden as neglected and in need of care as these two children. As they bring the garden back to life, they bring themselves back to life as well, in an enchanting and wonderful way. It really is a classic.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Finally read
Many years ago I saw the movie of this book. Finally I have read the book, an I love it as much as I did the movie.
Published 2 hours ago by undina williamson
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Wonderful book
The book was surprisingly good. I would have never read it if it wasn't free, but I am glad that I did. Great book and it definitely deserved five stars.
Published 15 hours ago by Stacey L Cole
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Lovely Story
Although it is generally thought of as a children's book, I enjoyed it as an adult. I found it charming
Published 2 days ago by Sandra E. Schechter
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A Good Story
This book has good story content, however some of the characters are a bit exaggerated. It has a satisfying conclusion for the reader and makes a good point, that is that thinking... Read more
Published 2 days ago by Paula
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The secret garden
I choose to rate this book 5 star it . Was mystery romance and those are some of the things that I love in books
Published 3 days ago by Annalyse rivera
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Classic
I have never read this classic of a story before. I happened on it by accident and decided why not. My daughter will read this afterwards and let me know her take on it. Read more
Published 3 days ago by Laura A Henderson
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it's a classic
it's definitely a good read for young people. it demonstrates a vivid contrast between the spoiled, cranky girl who always stay indoors and the later adventurous and observant same... Read more
Published 3 days ago by Claire Mo
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a childhood memorry
I read this book several times as a young person and I got it more for the memories but it is an ageless story and well suited to any age reader.
Published 4 days ago by Jo Anne M. Holdridge
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It's ok.
I think that the accent threw it off for me and got me confused but the rest was pretty good.
Published 4 days ago by emmalee
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entertaining read
The story was very enjoyable and I wish that there was a followup book. Actually I wish I could find more books like this.
Published 5 days ago by Dorothy Powers
