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The Secret Garden

By: Frances Hodgson Burnett
Narrated by: Johanna Ward
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Summary

In a house full of sadness and secrets, can young, orphaned Mary find happiness?

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 willful, 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.

(P)1992 Blackstone Audio, Inc. Classics Fiction Growing Up & Facts of Life Historical Fiction Literature & Fiction Heartfelt History For Kids

Critic Reviews

“It will rapt most children away, for after fifty years its spell is still as strong; a blend of power, beauty, vivid interest and honest goodness. Yes, if this is magic, it is good magic.”

(New York Times Book Review)

“For anyone who has ever felt afraid to live and love, The Secret Garden’s portrayal of reawakening spirits will thrill and rejuvenate. Frances Hodgson Burnett creates characters so strong and distinct, young readers continue to identify with them.”

(Amazon.com)
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This was my first time listening to this story. It was heartwarming and beautiful in every way. Narrated excellently as well. Made me want to be in my own secret garden.

A wonderful story

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This was a joyful book that was like a peek into history. My boys 8 & 10 loved it & so did I. Superbly read as well as wonderfully written. Highly recommend

Amazing

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From childhood to now am adult I have be always loved revisiting this story. A lovely production.

Always a pleasure

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