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The Secret Garden

By Frances Hodgson Burnett
Introduction by Alice Sebold

By Frances Hodgson Burnett
Introduction by Alice Sebold

By Frances Hodgson Burnett

By Frances Hodgson Burnett

By Frances Hodgson Burnett

By Frances Hodgson Burnett

By Frances Hodgson Burnett
Illustrated by Inga Moore

By Frances Hodgson Burnett
Illustrated by Inga Moore

By Frances Hodgson Burnett
Illustrated by Charles Robinson

By Frances Hodgson Burnett
Illustrated by Charles Robinson

By Frances Hodgson Burnett
Illustrated by Inga Moore

By Frances Hodgson Burnett
Illustrated by Inga Moore

By Frances Hodgson Burnett

By Frances Hodgson Burnett

By Frances Hodgson Burnett
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Part of Modern Library Classics

Part of Everyman’s Library Children’s Classics Series

Category: Children’s Middle Grade Historical Books | Classics

Category: Children’s Middle Grade Historical Books

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Category: Children’s Books

Category: Classics

Category: Children’s Books

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Paperback $7.95

Nov 11, 2003 | 288 Pages | Middle Grade (8-12)

Paperback $5.99

Nov 01, 1987 | 288 Pages | Middle Grade (8-12)

Mass Market Paperback $5.95

Jan 01, 1987 | 304 Pages

Paperback $16.99

Feb 23, 2010 | 272 Pages | 6-9 years

Hardcover $16.00

May 11, 1993 | 336 Pages

Hardcover $22.99

Feb 12, 2008 | 272 Pages | 6-9 years

Ebook $4.99

Nov 27, 2007 | 304 Pages | Middle Grade (10 and up)

CD $25.00

Dec 14, 2010 | 503 Minutes | 6-9 years

Audiobook Download $18.00

Dec 14, 2010 | 503 Minutes | 6-9 years

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    About The Secret Garden

    An enchanting story of transformation and compassion, Frances Hodgson Burnett’s The Secret Garden is widely considered to be one of the most important works of children’s literature. After her parents die of cholera, Mary Lennox, a difficult and sickly little girl, is brought from India to her mysterious uncle’s sprawling estate on the Yorkshire moors. Mary continues in her self-absorbed ways until one day she discovers a hidden and neglected garden adjoining her uncle’s mansion. When she meets Ben Weatherstaff, a curt but gentle gardener, and discovers her hidden-away invalid cousin, Colin Craven, the three come together to tend the garden, and Mary’s life—as well as the lives of those around her—begins to change in unforeseen ways.

    This Modern Library Paperback Classic is set from the text of the first American edition published in 1911.

    About The Secret Garden

    What secrets lie behind the doors at Misselthwaite manor? Recently arrived at her uncle’s estate, orphaned mary Lennox is spoiled, sickly, and certain she won’t enjoy living there. Then she discovers the arched doorway into an overgrown garden, shut up since the death of her aunt ten years earlier. Mary soon begins transforming it into a thing of beauty–unaware that she is changing too.



    But Missalthwaite hides another secret, as Mary discovers one night. High in a dark room, away from the rest of the house, lies her young cousin Colin, who believes he is an incurable invalid, destined to die young. His tantrums are so frightful, no one can reason with him. If only, Mary hopes, she can get Colin to love the secret garden as much as she does, its magic wil work wonders on him.

    About The Secret Garden

    Few children’s classics can match the charm and originality of Frances Hodgson Burnett’s The Secret Garden, the unforgettable story of sullen, sulky Mary Lennox, “the most disagreeable-looking child ever seen.” When a cholera epidemic leaves her as an orphan, Mary is sent to England to live with her reclusive uncle, Archibald Craven, at Misselthwaite Manor. Unloved and unloving, Mary wanders the desolate moors until one day she chances upon the door of a secret garden. What follows is one of the most beautiful tales of transformation in children’s literature, as Mary her sickly and tyrannical cousin Colin and a peasant boy named Dickson secretly strive to make the garden bloom once more.

    A unique blend of realism and magic, The Secret Garden remains a moving expression of every child’s need to nurture and be nurtured—a story that has captured for all time the rare and enchanted world of childhood.

    About The Secret Garden

    The beloved original text now offered in a beautiful paperback edition by esteemed illustrator Inga Moore.

    First published in 1911, The Secret Garden has entranced readers with the courage of two unhappy and withering children who become determined to make their lives, and the lives of others around them, more joyful. In this engaging unabridged edition, Inga Moore’s beautifully observed illustrations capture the magic of the secret garden springing to life under the tender care of Mary Lennox; her spoiled invalid cousin, Colin; and Dickon, a nature-loving Yorkshire boy.

    About The Secret Garden

    Frances Hodgson Burnett’s celebration of the kingdom of earth takes place in a secret garden, where the orphaned Mary Lennox and the invalid boy, Colin, are magically restored to health and well-being by Nature’s mysterious living force. The original illustrations, by Charles Robinson, are perfect visual companions to the rich and illuminating text.

    About The Secret Garden

    The beloved original text now offered in a definitive gift edition by esteemed illustrator Inga Moore.

    "Then she slipped through the door, and shut it behind her, breathing quite fast with excitement, and wonder, and delight. She was standing inside the secret garden."


    First published in 1909, THE SECRET GARDEN has entranced readers with the courage and strength of two unhappy and withered children who become determined to make their lives and the lives of others around them more joyful. In this remarkable new edition, Inga Moore’s beautifully observed illustrations capture the wonder of the secret garden springing to life under the tender care of Mary Lennox; her spoiled invalid cousin, Colin; and Dickon, a Yorkshire boy.

    About The Secret Garden

    The story of an unhappy little girl, her invalid cousin, and the healing power of friendship and love. Reading level: 4.8.  

    About The Secret Garden

    Few children’s classics can match the charm and originality of Frances Hodgson Burnett’s The Secret Garden, the unforgettable story of sullen, sulky Mary Lennox, “the most disagreeable-looking child ever seen.” When a cholera epidemic leaves her as an orphan, Mary is sent to England to live with her reclusive uncle, Archibald Craven, at Misselthwaite Manor. Unloved and unloving, Mary wanders the desolate moors until one day she chances upon the door of a secret garden. What follows is one of the most beautiful tales of transformation in children’s literature, as Mary her sickly and tyrannical cousin Colin and a peasant boy named Dickson secretly strive to make the garden bloom once more.

    A unique blend of realism and magic, The Secret Garden remains a moving expression of every child’s need to nurture and be nurtured—a story that has captured for all time the rare and enchanted world of childhood.


    From the Paperback edition.

    About The Secret Garden

    Few children’s classics can match the charm and originality of Frances Hodgson Burnett’s The Secret Garden, the unforgettable story of sullen, sulky Mary Lennox, “the most disagreeable-looking child ever seen.” When a cholera epidemic leaves her as an orphan, Mary is sent to England to live with her reclusive uncle, Archibald Craven, at Misselthwaite Manor. Unloved and unloving, Mary wanders the desolate moors until one day she chances upon the door of a secret garden. What follows is one of the most beautiful tales of transformation in children’s literature, as Mary her sickly and tyrannical cousin Colin and a peasant boy named Dickson secretly strive to make the garden bloom once more.

    A unique blend of realism and magic, The Secret Garden remains a moving expression of every child’s need to nurture and be nurtured—a story that has captured for all time the rare and enchanted world of childhood.


    From the Paperback edition.

    About Frances Hodgson Burnett

    Frances Hodgson Burnett was born in Manchester, England, on November 24, 1849. After Burnett’s father’s death in 1853, her mother ran the family’s iron foundry until the American Civil War caused the business to fail. Destitute, the Hodgsons moved to… More about Frances Hodgson Burnett

    About Frances Hodgson Burnett

    Frances Hodgson Burnett was born in Manchester, England, on November 24, 1849. After Burnett’s father’s death in 1853, her mother ran the family’s iron foundry until the American Civil War caused the business to fail. Destitute, the Hodgsons moved to… More about Frances Hodgson Burnett

    About Frances Hodgson Burnett

    Frances Hodgson Burnett was born in Manchester, England, on November 24, 1849. After Burnett’s father’s death in 1853, her mother ran the family’s iron foundry until the American Civil War caused the business to fail. Destitute, the Hodgsons moved to… More about Frances Hodgson Burnett

    About Frances Hodgson Burnett

    Frances Hodgson Burnett was born in Manchester, England, on November 24, 1849. After Burnett’s father’s death in 1853, her mother ran the family’s iron foundry until the American Civil War caused the business to fail. Destitute, the Hodgsons moved to… More about Frances Hodgson Burnett

    About Frances Hodgson Burnett

    Frances Hodgson Burnett was born in Manchester, England, on November 24, 1849. After Burnett’s father’s death in 1853, her mother ran the family’s iron foundry until the American Civil War caused the business to fail. Destitute, the Hodgsons moved to… More about Frances Hodgson Burnett

    About Frances Hodgson Burnett

    Frances Hodgson Burnett was born in Manchester, England, on November 24, 1849. After Burnett’s father’s death in 1853, her mother ran the family’s iron foundry until the American Civil War caused the business to fail. Destitute, the Hodgsons moved to… More about Frances Hodgson Burnett

    About Frances Hodgson Burnett

    Frances Hodgson Burnett was born in Manchester, England, on November 24, 1849. After Burnett’s father’s death in 1853, her mother ran the family’s iron foundry until the American Civil War caused the business to fail. Destitute, the Hodgsons moved to… More about Frances Hodgson Burnett

    Product Details

    Paperback | $7.95
    Published by Modern Library
    Nov 11, 2003 | 288 Pages | 5-3/16 x 8 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780812969986

    Paperback | $5.99
    Published by Yearling
    Nov 01, 1987 | 288 Pages | 5-3/16 x 7-5/8 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780440400554

    Mass Market Paperback | $5.95
    Published by Bantam Classics
    Jan 01, 1987 | 304 Pages | 4-3/16 x 6-7/8 | ISBN 9780553212013

    Paperback | $16.99
    Published by Candlewick
    Feb 23, 2010 | 272 Pages | 8-1/8 x 10-1/4 | 6-9 years | ISBN 9780763647322

    Hardcover | $16.00
    Published by Everyman’s Library
    May 11, 1993 | 336 Pages | 6-1/8 x 8-1/8 | ISBN 9780679423096

    Hardcover | $22.99
    Published by Candlewick
    Feb 12, 2008 | 272 Pages | 8-1/8 x 10-1/4 | 6-9 years | ISBN 9780763631611

    Ebook | $4.99
    Published by Bantam Classics
    Nov 27, 2007 | 304 Pages | Middle Grade (10 and up) | ISBN 9780553904383

    CD | $25.00
    Published by Listening Library (Audio)
    Dec 14, 2010 | 503 Minutes | 6-9 years | ISBN 9780307746108

    Audiobook Download | $18.00
    Published by Listening Library (Audio)
    Dec 14, 2010 | 503 Minutes | 6-9 years | ISBN 9780307746115

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    “It is only the exceptional author who can write a book about children with sufficient skill, charm, simplicity, and significance to make it acceptable to both young and old. Mrs. Burnett is one of the few thus gifted.”—The New York Times

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