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The Secret Garden


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No. of pages 310

Published: 2012

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"The Secret Garden" follows the story of Mary Lennox, a lonely and spoiled girl who moves to her uncle's gloomy mansion in England after her parents' death. While exploring the estate, she discovers a locked, abandoned garden that has been hidden for years. With the help of a friendly local boy, Dickon, and her sickly cousin Colin, Mary breathes life into the garden and herself. As they nurture the plants and each other, they experience healing and friendship, transforming not only the garden but their own lives in the process. The story beautifully illustrates themes of growth, nature, and resilience. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

 

There are 310 pages in this book. This book was published in 2012 by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform .

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 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.