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The Secret Garden


Steppingstone

School year: Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8

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Published: 2012

Great for age 7-13 years

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"The Secret Garden" by Frances Hodgson Burnett, rather than James Howe, is a classic tale centered around Mary Lennox, a spoiled and lonely girl who is sent to live with her uncle in a mysterious, old mansion in England after her parents' death. There, she discovers a locked, neglected garden hidden behind a wall. As Mary begins to restore it with the help of a local boy named Dickon and her sickly cousin Colin, she transforms not only the garden but also their lives. The story explores themes of healing, friendship, and the restorative power of nature. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

 

This book features in the following series: Bullseye Step Into Classics, Steppingstone .

This book is aimed at children at US 4th grade-7th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 9-12 years.

This book was published in 2012 by Random House Books for Young Readers .

Nancy Carpenter is the acclaimed illustrator of Fannie in the Kitchen, as well as Masai and I, Sitti's Secrets, and Loud Emily, among other books. She lives with her husband, daughter, and cat in Brooklyn, New York. James Howe is the author of more than seventy books for young readers, including the award-winning Bunnicula series and the highly acclaimed young adult novel, The Watcher. He lives in New York State, USA. Frances Hodgson Burnett was an English-American playwright and author. She is best known for her children's stories, in particular Little Lord Fauntleroy, A Little Princess, and The Secret Garden.

 

This book contains the following story:

The Secret Garden

"The Secret Garden" is a classic novel written by Frances Hodgson Burnett, first published in 1911. The story centers around Mary Lennox, a sour-tempered and spoiled girl who is orphaned after a cholera outbreak in India kills her parents. She is sent to live with her reclusive uncle, Archibald Craven, at Misselthwaite Manor, a large and mysterious estate on the Yorkshire moors of England.

When Mary arrives at the manor, she discovers that the house is full of secrets, including a locked garden that has been neglected and left untouched for years. With the help of a kind servant named Martha and her brother Dickon, Mary begins to explore the estate and befriends a local boy named Colin, who is her sickly cousin and has been hidden away from the world due to his health issues.

As Mary spends more time outdoors and tends to the neglected garden, she undergoes a transformation. The magic of nature, friendship, and the healing power of the garden have a profound effect on Mary, Colin, and even their uncle, who has been grief-stricken since the death of his wife, Lily.

Through the revival of the secret garden, the characters experience physical and emotional healing. The garden becomes a symbol of renewal, hope, and the transformative power of love and nature. As the garden blooms, so do the lives of Mary, Colin, and their uncle, bringing them together as a family and healing the wounds of the past.

"The Secret Garden" is a beautiful and timeless story that celebrates the importance of love, friendship, and the wonders of the natural world. It continues to captivate readers of all ages with its themes of resilience and the potential for growth and change, making it one of the most beloved children's novels in literature.

This book is in the following series:

Steppingstone

Bullseye Step Into Classics

This book features the following characters:

Dickon
This book features the character Dickon.

Colin Craven
This book features Burnett's character, Colin Craven.

Mary Lennox
This book features Burnett's character, Mary Lennox.