*The Secret Garden* follows the journey of Mary Lennox, a lonely and spoiled girl who, after being orphaned, is sent to live with her distant uncle in a gloomy Yorkshire mansion. While exploring the estate, she discovers a hidden, neglected garden that has been locked away for years. Intrigued, Mary becomes determined to revive the garden, enlisting the help of local boy Dickon and her sickly cousin Colin. As they nurture the garden back to life, it transforms not only the landscape but also the children's spirits, fostering friendship, healing, and a sense of belonging in a world that once felt cold and unwelcoming. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book features in the following series: Stepping Stone Books Classics, Stepping Stone Books-Classics, Steppingstone .
This book is aimed at children in preschool-3rd grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 7-9 years.
There are 368 pages in this book. This book was published in 1998 by Perfection Learning .
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. The National Geographic Kid is curious about the world around them, empowered in the face of challenges and responsible for others and the natural world. Combining these principles with the international educational heritage of Collins, this partnership is a natural fit for books that are funny, weird, exploratory, educational and loved by children. 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.
