The Secret Garden
(Author) Frances Hodgson Burnett.A timeless story for children, here presented with illustrations by Peter Bailey. A section of extra material including quizzes will delight all young readers. After her parents die of cholera in India, Mary Lennox is sent to live with her uncle in his gloomy house in Yorkshire, where she leads a lonely and neglected life, with nothing to do apart from exploring her surroundings. One day she discovers a walled garden which has been locked up, and becomes determined to enter it and find out its secret and the source of the mysterious crying sound that can be heard nearby. A powerful tale of regeneration and personal transformation, The Secret Garden has become one of the most popular children's classics, and has continued to delight generations of young readers.
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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