Name: The Secret Garden
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Author: Frances Hodgson Burnett
ISBN: 9789355460295

Type

Physical Book

Author

Frances Hodgson Burnett

Publisher

Pharos Books

Language

English

Pages

266

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

21.6 x 14.0 x 1.5 cm

Weight

0.34 kg.

ISBN13

9789355460295

Synopsis "The Secret Garden "

First published in 1911, The Secret Garden is one of Frances Hodgson Burnett's most popular novels. The plot revolves round Mary Lennox, a young girl who has been deprived of affection throughout her life. Upon arriving at her uncle's house and learning about a garden that has been locked up and neglected for ten years, she begins to grow curious to find this hidden garden and make it her own. Fate grants Mary access to the secret garden and she begins transforming it into a thing of beauty-unaware that she, too, is changing. This book while appealing to both young and old alike has wonderful elements of mystery, spirituality, charming characters and an authentic rendering of childhood emotions and experiences. It remains a popular story of a child's journey into maturity, and a must-read for every child, parent, teacher and anyone who would enjoy this fascinating glimpse of childhood.

Frances Hodgson Burnett

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Frances H. Burnett (1849, Manchester, England - 1924, Plandome, United States) lost her father when she was just five years old. The family had to endure economic hardships and in 1865 moved to the United States. Eight years later Frances got married, but she had already managed to publish in some American magazines like Godey’s Lady’s Book, Godey’s, Peterson’s Ladies’ Magazine, Scribner’s Monthly, and Harper’s. She was 28 years old when That Lass O’ Lowrie’s (1877), her first novel, appeared. However, it was Little Lord Fauntleroy (1886) that contributed the most to her popularity during her lifetime. It was aimed, along with Sara Crewe (1888) and The Secret Garden (1911), at the young reader. The latter is considered her most valuable contribution.

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