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Classics · WarmA lonely orphan finds a hidden garden on a Yorkshire estate
The Secret Garden
See it on Amazon1911Easy readSteady pace
What it is about
Mary Lennox, orphaned in India, comes to live in a Yorkshire manor and discovers a locked garden, and a sickly cousin who needs it. Burnett’s 1911 novel is a classic of childhood.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy classic novels that have stayed in print, with a warm mood and a steady pace. It is an easy read.
Themes: Healing · Nature · Friendship
Screen adaptation
The Secret Garden (1993)
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About the author
Frances Hodgson Burnett2 books on Tori BooksSimilar books
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