

The Secret Garden
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Frances Hodgson Burnett
The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett is a magical tale of transformation that has enchanted both children and adults since its publication in 1911. Part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library, a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket-sized classics with gold-foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This beautiful edition of The Secret Garden features an afterword by publisher Anna South.When Mary Lennox is orphaned she is sent from her home in India to live with her uncle at Misselthwaite Manor on the Yorkshire Moors. She arrives as a sour-faced, sickly and ill-tempered little girl, bewildered by her surroundings and desperately lonely. One day she discovers a way in to a secret abandoned garden and, with the help of local lad Dickon and her poorly cousin Colin, they set about restoring the garden.
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More Details:
Author
Frances Hodgson Burnett
Pages
288
Publisher
Pan Macmillan
Published Date
2017-01-26
ISBN
1509845526 9781509845521
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"Cute book! It was difficult to read. Maybe it is because it was written in short sentences for kids that ruined the flow. That aside I loved how relaxed the story was. It perfectly described the magic of childhood wonder."
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Becky Wolt
"Another one of my fave classics. So cute and enchanting. #selfimprovement #classic #classics #classicbooks "
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Somer Stepp
"Loved this book when I was little, hope my daughter will read it and love it someday."
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Maura Medernach
"“I hate it here so I will go to secret gardens in my mind…”"
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The Tortured Writer
"I reread this whenever I fall into a depression and it helps me remember how to feel alive again."
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Wil
"Oh I would absolutely recommend this as a spring read!! When I was younger it helped me through a hard time "
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Sarah Evans
"Classic. I have loved this book since childhood. "
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Rochelle Harris
"My 6 year old daughter absolutely loved hearing this story bit by bit night after night."
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Chris Baca
"Was beautiful! Great story and message. "
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Elsie Chambers
"The midnight library was great! Finished it a few months ago! "
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