The Secret Garden (Hardcover)

~ (Author), Inga Moore (Illustrator)

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 3–6—First published in 1911, Burnett's tale of burgeoning self-awareness, newfound friendship, and the healing effects of nature is presented in an elegant, oversize volume and handsomely illustrated with Moore's detailed ink and watercolor paintings. Cleanly laid-out text pages are balanced by artwork ranging from delicate spot images to full-page renderings. The outdoor scenes are beautifully depicted, presenting realistic images of animals and flowers, with the hues gradually warming in sync with the story's progression from winter's browns and beiges to the lush colors of spring. The young protagonists—lonely Mary Lennox; her sickly and spoiled cousin, Colin; and likable local lad Dickon—bound to life in the evocative paintings, which reflect the wonders of transformations in both nature and in a child's heart. All in all, a lovely interpretation.—Joy Fleishhacker, School Library Journal
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Product Description

The beloved original text now offered in a definitive gift edition by esteemed illustrator Inga Moore.

"Then she slipped through the door, and shut it behind her, breathing quite fast with excitement, and wonder, and delight. She was standing inside the secret garden."


First published in 1909, THE SECRET GARDEN has entranced readers with the courage and strength of two unhappy and withered children who become determined to make their lives and the lives of others around them more joyful. In this remarkable new edition, Inga Moore’s beautifully observed illustrations capture the wonder of the secret garden springing to life under the tender care of Mary Lennox; her spoiled invalid cousin, Colin; and Dickon, a Yorkshire boy.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Hardcover: 272 pages
• Publisher: Candlewick (February 12, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0763631612
• ISBN-13: 978-0763631611
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 8.5 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #12,426 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the most wonderfully illustrated versions of the Secret Garden, December 8, 2008

By	Jeri Landers "Jeri" (Rutledge, Tenn) - See all my reviews

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.And 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!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exceptioanl!, March 8, 2009

By	Moonshell (Chatham,Ma.USA) - See all my reviews

This edition with its' beautiful,sensitive,lyrical illustrations brought back all the magic of reading this book as a child. I will be giving more copies of it to children in the family as well as special adults.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Secret Garden, February 18, 2009

By	bookworm (Tucson, AZ) - See all my reviews

I love Inga Moore's illustrations! They fill the entire book and make it a pleasure to read.