"The Secret Garden should be on every child's bookshelf."—Amanda Craig, The Time An enchanting story of transformation and compassion, Frances Hodgson Burnett’s The Secret Garden is widely considered to be one of the most important works of children’s literature. After her parents die of cholera, Mary Lennox, a difficult and sickly little girl, is brought from India to her mysterious uncle’s sprawling estate on the Yorkshire moors. Mary continues in her self-absorbed ways until one day she discovers a hidden and neglected garden adjoining her uncle’s mansion. When she meets Ben Weatherstaff, a curt but gentle gardener, and discovers her hidden-away invalid cousin, Colin Craven, the three come together to tend the garden, and Mary’s life—as well as the lives of those around her—begins to change in unforeseen ways. This Modern Library Paperback Classic is set from the text of the first American edition published in 1911. Praise for The Secret Garden “It is only the exceptional author who can write a book about children with sufficient skill, charm, simplicity, and significance to make it acceptable to both young and old. Mrs. Burnett is one of the few thus gifted.”—The New York Times
Frances Hodgson Burnett.
Frances Hodgson Burnett was a British-American author known for her timeless children's classics. Some of her most notable works include "Little Lord Fauntleroy," "A Little Princess," and "The Secret Garden." Burnett's literary style often featured themes of resilience, imagination, and the power of childhood innocence. She is credited with popularizing the genre of children's literature and creating memorable characters that have captivated readers for generations. Her most famous work, "The Secret Garden," remains a beloved classic that continues to inspire readers of all ages with its message of hope and transformation. Frances Hodgson Burnett's contributions to literature have had a lasting impact on the genre of children's fiction, cementing her legacy as one of the most celebrated authors in literary history.
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