The Secret Garden
(Author) Frances Hodgson Burnett.Frances Hodgson Burnett's most popular novel about a young orphan who rediscovers the joys of life after finding a long abandoned garden, now freshly repackaged for the Union Square & Co. Signature Editions line. Mary Lennox, a spoiled, ill-tempered, and unhealthy child, comes to live with her reclusive uncle in Misselthwaite Manor on England's Yorkshire moors after the death of her parents. There she meets a hearty housekeeper and her spirited brother, a dour gardener, a cheerful robin, and her wilful, hysterical, and sickly cousin, Master Colin, whose wails she hears echoing through the house at night. With the help of the robin, Mary finds the door to a secret garden, neglected and hidden for years. When she decides to restore the garden in secret, the story becomes a charming journey into the places of the heart, where faith restores health, flowers refresh the spirit, and the magic of the garden, coming to life anew, brings health to Colin and happiness to Mary.
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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