The story of an unhappy little girl, her invalid cousin, and the healing power of friendship and love. Reading level: 4.8.
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"This book was quite very sad I thought. When I first read this book after two threes chapter. She is such. Spoiled child but this book got sad because the girl ends up being a orphan and goes on a different journey in her life. This book is very dark and is a very classic. Book."
— Sara (4 out of 5 stars)
" Lovelly book to read when the spring is just about to start. Made me feel like going to my garden, plant, and watch things grow... "
— Babar, 2/13/2014" Loved this book when I was young and still reread it every few years. "
— Sylvia, 2/4/2014" Classic book. Loved it. Would love to read it again! "
— Desiree, 1/28/2014" I really thought this was pretty good, through the first half at least. Eventually, it became clear that no story was going to take place, and my interest trailed off. "
— Mario, 1/24/2014" When I read the secret garden I was in 4th grade but I remember how beautiful it had been written. I loved the curiosity of the little girl and magic of the garden. "
— Dana, 1/14/2014" Timeless classic. I enjoyed Burnett's writing style. "
— Miriam, 1/12/2014" An OK book. I really enjoyed A Little Princess (same author), but felt this book was a bit simpler. Very old fashioned. "
— Akila, 12/3/2013" Not my favorite Burnett, but still lovely. "
— Christine, 12/1/2013" A very favorite childhood book. "
— Nancy, 10/7/2013" Finally read this. Glad I did! "
— Aimee, 9/30/2013" The Secret garden doesn't have the best start to it but it steadily gets better as it goes on. A fantastic tale about a little girl who moves to a new place and discovers new adventures and friends. "
— Kareena, 9/8/2013Frances Hodgson Burnett (1849–1924) was an English-born author of romances and books for children. After moving to America in 1865, she established a popular reputation with the publication of That Lass o’ Lowrie’s in 1877. She is best known for such novels as Little Lord Fauntleroy, A Little Princess, and The Secret Garden.