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Binding
Hardback
Number of Pages
240
Age Group
Teen
Language
English
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Book Summary
The Secret Garden is a timeless coming-of-age tale about Mary Lennox, a lonely, spoiled girl who arrives at her uncle's English manor and stumbles upon a hidden garden that becomes the catalyst for renewal, friendship, and hope. A beloved classic of children's literature, it invites readers ages 8 and up—and grownups who cherish lyrical, nature-infused stories—to step into a world where every leaf and breeze carries a secret. The emotional tone is comforting, adventurous, and quietly magical, inviting curiosity and courage in equal measure.
Written with a lyrical, immersive voice, The Secret Garden unfolds through Mary Lennox's eyes as she navigates her new surroundings, discovers the mysteries of the manor, and learns the value of companionship. The story is structured with steady, gentle progression—arrival, discovery, and growth—letting readers savor each turning point without feeling rushed. The quiet pace and vivid setting invite readers to linger in the English countryside and the magical possibilities of nature.
In this edition, The Secret Garden is enriched by 70 original illustrations by Robert Ingpen that bring the garden and manor to life, adding depth to the narrative and inviting readers to linger on every detail. The storytelling blends clear, gentle prose with moments of mystery and discovery, making the journey of Mary Lennox feel intimate and accessible whether you're reading alone or sharing aloud with a child. The themes of resilience, healing through care for others, and the transformative power of friendship unfold with warmth, making The Secret Garden a comforting, inspiring companion for both new readers and longtime fans.
After finishing The Secret Garden, readers will carry a sense of renewal and a deeper appreciation for the healing power of care, curiosity, and nature. The story invites them to rethink friendship, sadness, and hope, leaving a lasting impression of wonder that lingers long after the last page is turned.
Product Details
Author
Frances Hodgson Burnett
Publisher
Welbeck Editions
Number of Pages
240
Language
English
SKU
BK0509099
ISBN
9781913519667
Reading Age
Teen
Dimensions
19.8 x 3.4 x 23.8 cm
Binding
Hardback
MRP: ₹ 999
₹ 849
15% Off
Frances Hodgson Burnett (1849-1924). Novelist And Children’S Writer, Hodgson Burnett’S Reputation Rests On Her Three Famous Children’S Books, Little Lord Fauntleroy, A Little Princess And The Secret Garden. Frances Hodgson Was Born In Manchester In November 1849, One Of Five Children Of A Well-To-Do Manufacturer. After The Death Of Her Father The Family Fell Upon Hard Times And In 1865 They Emigrated To America. Frances, However, Was Not To Forget About Her Life In Manchester And Her First Novel, Lass O’ Lowries (1877) Tells Of Working-Class Life In Manchester. It Was While Deciding On The Lay-Out For Her Garden At Her Home In Long Island That Frances Conceived And Wrote The Secret Garden (1911), Probably Her Best And Most Enduring Work. In It The Garden Acts As A Means Of Health And As A Symbol Of The Growing Personality. She Continued To Write Up Until Her Death In 1924, A Few Weeks Short Of Her Seventy-Fifth Birthday. Frances Eliza Hodgson Burnett (24 November 1849 29 October 1924) Was An American-English Novelist And Playwright. She Is Best Known For The Three Children'S Novels Little Lord Fauntleroy (Published In 18851886), A Little Princess (1905), And The Secret Garden (1911). Frances Eliza Hodgson Was Born In Cheetham, England. After Her Father Died In 1852, The Family Fell On Straitened Circumstances And In 1865 Immigrated To The United States, Settling Near Knoxville, Tennessee. There Frances Began Writing To Help Earn Money For The Family, Publishing Stories In Magazines From The Age Of 19. In 1870 Her Mother Died, And In 1872 Frances Married Swan Burnett, Who Became A Medical Doctor. The Burnetts Lived For Two Years In Paris, Where Their Two Sons Were Born, Before Returning To The United States To Live In Washington, D.C., Burnett Then Began To Write Novels, The First Of Which (That Lass O' Lowrie'S), Was Published To Good Reviews. Little Lord Fauntleroy Was Published In 1886 And Made Her A Popular Writer Of Children'S Fiction, Although Her Romantic Adult Novels Written In The 1890S Were Also Popular. She Wrote And Helped To Produce Stage Versions Of Little Lord Fauntleroy And A Little Princess. Burnett Enjoyed Socializing And Lived A Lavish Lifestyle. Beginning In The 1880S, She Began To Travel To England Frequently And In The 1890S Bought A Home There Where She Wrote The Secret Garden. Her Oldest Son, Lionel, Died Of Tuberculosis In 1890, Which Caused A Relapse Of The Depression She Had Struggled With For Much Of Her Life. She Divorced Swan Burnett In 1898, Married Stephen Townsend In 1900, And Divorced Townsend In 1902. A Few Years Later She Settled In Nassau County, Long Island, Where She Died In 1924 And Is Buried In Roslyn Cemetery. In 1936 A Memorial Sculpture By Bessie Potter Vonnoh Was Erected In Her Honour In Central Park'S Conservatory Garden. The Statue Depicts Her Two Famous Secret Garden Characters, Mary And Dickon. Bio From Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Photo By Herbert Rose Barraud (1845-1896) (Scan By Phrood) [Public Domain], Via Wikimedia Commons.