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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?

Sara Crewe, 10 years old, leads a delightful life. Her father, a British officer, provides her with all of the comfort his wealth and charm allow. When he dies, a cold-hearted schoolmistress turns Sara into a drudge. How does she cope?

Dive into the world of Frances Hodgson Burnett, who was born in the heart of Manchester and emigrated to the United States at just 16. In her early novels, crafted in Knoxville and published in New York, she drew inspiration from the vibrant life and authentic speech of the Lancashire working class. That Lass o Lowries unfolds in a gritty Lancashire mining town, telling a poignant and at times harrowing love story that explores the complexities of class divides—a striking departure from her later, more whimsical works. - Summary by Phil Benson

Delve into the untold chapters of a noblemans life in His Grace of Osmonde, where we explore the intriguing aspects of his existence that were left out of his Ladys captivating tale, A Lady of Quality, as presented by the talented Frances Hodgson Burnett.

Step into late 1600s England with Lady of Quality, where we follow the extraordinary journey of a woman who defies societal norms. Experience the passionate loves and tumultuous challenges that shape her unconventional life. (Summary by Linda Andrus)

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.

Dive into the captivating world of Frances Hodgson Burnett, a celebrated author best known for her enchanting childrens stories, yet whose literary prowess also shines in her historical novels. First serialized in 1920 in Scribners Monthly, The Head of the House of Coombe quickly captured the hearts of readers and was fully published in two volumes by 1922. The first part intricately weaves the social fabric of London during the transitional years from the late Victorian era to the reign of Edward VII, leading up to the tumultuous summer of 1914—a time when the world was on the brink of ...

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.

An enchanting tale of a far away land where a young king transforms his kingdom with a blue flower and some positive thinking.

Living off crumbs in a dreary attic, Sara Crewe comforts herself with wondrous stories of adventure and fortune, and in the end the stories become true.

The Secret Garden is a timeless classic of transformation and healing. When spoiled and lonely Mary Lennox is sent from colonial India to live with her reclusive uncle in a gloomy English manor, she finds herself surrounded by mystery and silence. But everything begins to change when she discovers a hidden, locked garden that has been left untended for years. As Mary begins to care for the garden, she undergoes her own quiet transformation—becoming curious, compassionate, and full of life.

In Der kleine Lord erzählt Frances Hodgson Burnett die herzerwärmende Geschichte des kleinen Lords Fauntleroy, der als Amerikaner in die altehrwürdige Welt der englischen Oberschicht gerät – und mit Güte und Mut sogar seinen Großvater, den knurrigen alten Grafen, für sich gewinnt. Vom Leben in bescheidenen Verhältnissen bis hin zum neuen Dasein als Adeliger wird Cedrics Weg mit Feingefühl und Tiefe geschildert. Eine liebevolle Familiengeschichte über Zusammenhalt, Veränderung und die Kraft des Herzens – meisterhaft und ungekürzt dargeboten von Jürgen Fritsche.

The Secret Garden is a children's novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett first published as a book in 1911, after a version was published as an American magazine serial beginning in 1910. Set in England, it is one of Burnett's most popular novels and is considered a classic of English children's literature. Several stage and film adaptations have been made. The American edition was published by Stokes with illustrations by Maria Louise Kirk (signed as M. L. Kirk) and the British edition by Heinemann with illustrations by Charles Heath Robinson.

Four classic stories featuring bold and daring protagonists, abridged especially for young listeners: Little Women, Anne of Green Gables, The Railway Children, The Secret Garden. Hours of audio fun to keep children entertained while on the move! Introduce your children to four classic stories...

When orphaned Mary Lennox is sent to live with her mysterious uncle in the wilds of Yorkshire, she discovers a hidden world brimming with secrets and enchanting possibilities.

After a privileged upbringing in India, young Mary Lennox finds herself orphaned and sent to live with her enigmatic uncle at Misselthwaite Manor in Yorkshire, England. Here, she faces a starkly different reality, filled with new friendships and the discovery of a hidden garden that holds the power to transform her life and the lives of those around her, including her ailing cousin, Colin Craven. (Introduction by ashleighjane)