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There is a special magic in Mary and Dickon's discovery of the hidden garden which spreads its wonders to the invalid Colin. This recording was selected as a "Notable Children's Recording of 1988" by th eAmerican Library Association.

Alone in a new country, wealthy Sara Crewe tries to make friends at boarding school and settle in. But when she learns that she'll never see her beloved father again, her life is turned upside down.

"A Little Princess" is a 1905 children's novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett. It is a revised and expanded version of Burnett's 1888 serialized novel entitled "Sara Crewe: or, What Happened at Miss Minchin's Boarding School", which was published in St. Nicholas Magazine.

Slowbridge's customs have been set in stone by Lady Theobald, who has decreed that young ladies should always wear white muslin to social events and that their only decoration should be fresh flowers - which invariably wilt by the end of the evening. Enter Octavia, bedecked in yards of lace and ribbons and with a profusion of diamond jewelry. She is soon informed that only married ladies wear diamonds in England. She makes other mistakes: Young ladies do not ask men to join them on terraces; they do not invite men to play croquet on their lawns.

With her wonderful storytelling abilities and endless array of gorgeous clothes and toys, little Sara Crewe seems to everyone at her boarding school like the luckiest girl in the world - a 'little princess'. no less. But one day disaster strikes, and she is moved into an attic and turned overnight into a drudge.

All but a little cluster of her most loyal friends turn their backs upon her. Constantly cold, with barely enough to eat, and reduced to wearing the outgrown tatters of her former wardrobe, how will she cope?

"The Secret Garden" is Frances Hodgson Burnett's most beloved and popular book, a childre's classic that has been adapted dozens of times for the stage and screen. When Mary Lennox — an ill-tempered and lonely orphan — is sent to live with her gloomy uncle in England, her future prospects appear dim. Her only companions are her cousin Colin, who is wheelchair bound, and the local boy Dickon Sowerby...and none of the children seem to have anything in common.

The Secret Garden is a wonderful children's book that explores the nature of curiosity and perseverance. When the young and sickly Mary Lennox is shipped off to her uncle's mansion after her parents' deaths, Mary doesn't know what to do. She feels alone and isolated within the confines of the giant Misselthwaite Mansion. Gradually, and without her uncle's knowledge, she builds new friendships with the staff of the mansion and her strength builds so that she is not as sickly as she had once been.

The orphaned Mary Lennox is sullen, ill tempered, and unloved when she's sent to live with her uncle, Archibald Craven. A man consumed by grief over the death of his wife, Archibald has allowed his sprawling estate on the moors to fall into grim disrepair. It's when Mary begins tending to her late aunt's mysterious garden - locked up and neglected for years - that she discovers its life-changing secrets and a flowering rejuvenation of the human spirit.

Follow young Mary's journey from India to the mysterious grand house in Yorkshire, England. Packed with interesting characters, positive thinking, and bursting with nature, The Secret Garden continues to enthrall and educate children and adults alike. Subtle sound effects, along with evenly paced reading, makes this adaptation a delight to listen to.

The Secret Garden is a story about Mary Lennox, a 10-year-old child who never received love or affection from either of her self-centered parents, and was raised by the family's servants. She grows to be spoiled, selfish, and rude and after a cholera epidemic in India, everyone in her household is found dead except Mary. She is then transplanted to live with her uncle, whom she has never met before, at his manor in Yorkshire England.

Young Cedric Errol lives in poverty in New York with his mother. When his father, who was disinherited for marrying an American, dies, Cedric is summoned to his grandfather's English estate. While the crotchety old Earl planned to transform the boy into a docile, traditional lording, it is Little Lord Fauntleroy who does the converting.

Sara Crewe is a very rich little girl. She first comes to England when she is seven, and her father takes her to Miss Minchin’s school in London. Then he goes back to his work in India. Sara is very sad at first, but she soon makes friends at school. But on her 11th birthday, something terrible happens, and now Sara has no family, no home, and not a penny in the world.

Published in 1905 by Frances Hodgson Burnett - author of the beloved The Secret Garden - this is the story of Sara Crewe, the adored and pampered daughter of a wealthy widowed father. Sara suffers great losses but taps in to her "inner princess", and with strength, imagination, and storytelling, she triumphs over her sad circumstances while at the same time inspiring her fellow school companions.

A plucky newspaper seller in New York finds his life transformed when he inherits an English manor. Class, mystery, and personal identity unfold in this inspiring rags-to-riches tale.

This engaging collection of seven classic children’s stories presented by Voices in the Wind Audio Theatre includes Alice In Wonderland, Alice Through the Looking Glass, Snow White, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, The Secret Garden, and The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Each story is performed by a full cast of award-winning voice actors enhanced by sound effects and music. Timeless classics that are sure to entice the imagination of the very young and the young at heart!

Setelah kematian orangtuanya, Mary Lennox si gadis manja dan pemarah datang dari India untuk tinggal di rumah pamannya, Mr. Archibald Craven. Dia merasa kesepian di rumah besar dan sunyi itu. Namun suatu hari dia menemukan jalan menuju taman rahasia yang sudah bertahun-tahun dikunci. Dengan bantuan Dickon, anak lelaki yang bisa "berbicara" dengan binatang, dia menghidupkan kembali taman itu dan membuatnya indah

Vier klassische Kinder- und Jugendromane werden hier ungekürzt gelesen präsentiert. Wunderbare Geschichten voller Abenteuer, die seit langer Zeit zu Recht ihren Platz auf den Bücherregalen junger Menschen haben! Mit dabei: Alice im Wunderland (Track 1-12), Pinocchio (Track 13-19), Der kleine Lord (Track 20-33), Das Dschungelbuch (Track 34-37!

An inventor’s son tries to protect his family’s fortune from a scheming relative. A heartfelt tale of sacrifice, family bonds, and ambition. Discover hundreds of ad-free audiobooks, soothing sounds for sleep and meditation, and more—unwind and learn at www.adfreebooks.com!

Die kleine Mary aus Indien wird in das Herrenhaus ihres sonderbaren Onkels nach Yorksshire gebracht. Dort lebt sie unter der Obhut ihres Dienstmädchens, das zunächst keinen Zugang zu dem verwöhnten Mädchen findet. Doch je öfter Mary sich allein nach draußen traut, die Natur kennen und lieben lernt, desto mehr öffnet sie sich anderen Menschen. Schließlich ist sie es, die das zerstörte Familienleben im Herrenhaus nachhaltig verändert. Ihr Onkel muss sich mit seiner Vergangenheit auseinanderzusetzen, denn Mary hat den geheimen Garten entdeckt.

Hidupnya nyaris sempurna, sampai hari ulang tahunnya yang kesebelas. Sara mendapat kabar bahwa ayahnya meninggal dan tidak mewariskan apa pun padanya. Gurunya, Miss Minchin, membencinya dan memperlakukannya dengan kejam, karena dia telah jatuh miskin. Kini Sara mesti menghadapi kesulitan-kesulitannya dan membuktikan bahwa dia tetap seorang "putri raja" yang bisa bertahan dalam menghadapi masa-masa berat itu.