HarperCollins is proud to present its range of best-loved, essential classics. 'Where, you tend a rose, my lad, a thistle cannot grow.' After the sudden death of her wealthy parents, spoilt Mary Lennox is sent from India to live with her uncle in the austere Misselthwaite Manor on the Yorkshire Moors. Neglected and uncherished, she is horribly lonely, until one day she discovers a walled garden in the grounds that has been kept locked for years. When Mary finds the key to the garden and shares it with two unlikely companions, she opens up a world of hope, and as the garden blooms, Mary and her friends begin to find a new joy in life. Serialised in 1910 and first published in its entirety in 1911, Frances Hodgson Burnett's enchanting novel of friendship and rejuvenation is one of the greatest classics of children's literature.
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.