By Frances Hodgson Burnett (author) Part of the Walker Illustrated Classics series
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This absolute classic has entranced children the world over since its first publication in 1911. In this remarkable new gift edition from Walker Books, Inga Moore’s beautifully observed illustrations capture the wonder of the garden coming alive again, bringing about the transformation of two unhappy children. It’s an edition that will bring this classic to a new generation of readers eager for a timeless story that’s full of mystery, wonder and secrets. A gift to be treasured.
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From Michael Morpurgo: "I love this story of a girl's life being changed by nature."
When newly orphaned Mary Lennox arrives from India to live with her uncle, everyone at Misselthwaite Manor thinks her a most disagreeable child. Then one day she discovers a garden - a secret garden. With the help of Dickon and her spoilt, invalid cousin, Mary brings the garden back to life, and as she does, the mystery behind it is revealed.
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A word from the illustrator, Inga Moore:
'The Secret Garden is one of the greatest books for children of all time and it took me a long while to pluck up the courage to illustrate it. What made me think I could do it justice? I knew a merely decorative approach wouldn't do for a work with such depth of meaning so I decided to bring out as much of its meaning as I could in my pictures, carefully placing them next to the words they illustrated in the hope that the two together would make a more vivid whole.'
Frances Hodgson Burnett (1849-1924) was born in Manchester, England, on November 24, 1849. Her mother moved to Knoxville, Tenessee in 1865. Miss Hodgson began writing for magazines soon after. Her first widely-known story appeared in "Scribner's Magazine" in 1872.
Frances married Dr. L. M. Burnett of Washington D.C. in 1873. In 1898 she divorced Dr. Burnett and married Mr. Stephen Townsend in 1900.
Her reputation as a novelist was made with her story of Lancashire life, That Lass o' Lowrie's. A number of other works followed, with Through One Administration and A Lady of Quality as the most notable.
In 1886 she published the Little Lord Fauntleroy, which was dramatized during her life and (now safely out of copyright) continues as videos and movies. Her children's books, including the marvelous Secret Garden and Sara Crew (later rewritten to become: A Little Princess) are what she is best known for today, but her romance novels were very popular during her lifetime.
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When newly orphaned Mary Lennox arrives from India to live with her uncle, everyone at Misselthwaite Manor thinks her a most disagreeable child. Then one day she discovers a garden - a secret garden.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Secret Garden - Illustrated Edition and determined it is suitable for children aged 7-10 years old
The Secret Garden - Illustrated Edition features in the following genres: Featured Books for 9+ readers, Recommendations, Featured Books for 7+ readers
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The Secret Garden - Illustrated Edition was written by Frances Hodgson Burnett and published by Walker Books Ltd
The Secret Garden - Illustrated Edition has 316 pages
Yes it is part of Walker Illustrated Classics series
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