Mary Lennox is sent to Misselthwaite Manor in Yorkshire England after her parents die from Cholera. Also living in the manor house is her sickly cousin Colin, who is every bit as spoiled as she. Mary and Colin are like two peas in a pod, closed up in a gloomy old manor on the Yorkshire moors, until a secret garden captures their imaginations. As spring brings new life to the Earth, Mary and Colin's sour natures begin to change. Playing and working every day in the secret garden improves their nature and health, as the magic of the garden transforms them into normal, healthy children.
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"I really enjoyed this book. I looked forward to reading it in the evenings, just as I would look forward to visiting a friend. The one thing that I found disappointing is that the story is focused on the little girl, Mary, through most of the story but then leaves her flat and focuses on Colin, the son of the secret garden's owner. Why not just integrate him into the story and not abandon Mary? Still, this is a classic for a reason." — Teresa (4 out of 5 stars)
"I really enjoyed this book. I looked forward to reading it in the evenings, just as I would look forward to visiting a friend. The one thing that I found disappointing is that the story is focused on the little girl, Mary, through most of the story but then leaves her flat and focuses on Colin, the son of the secret garden's owner. Why not just integrate him into the story and not abandon Mary? Still, this is a classic for a reason."
" 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. "
" This book has caused me to want to comb back through other childhood favorites to reread as an adult. I enjoyed rereading this book so much that I grieved a bit when it ended. I didn't remember how deep the emotions were in the story or how heart-warming the plot was. I highly recommend that others who loved this story as a child revisit it as an adult. You won't be disappointed. "
" this book is so adorable. I always try to imagine how the secret garden looks like. Burnett is so clever in describing it. "
" This book was okay, and I remember the movie being pretty good, but every time I got into it a character would take another shot at "blacks" as "not people" and I just couldn't take it anymore. I get it's just the characters, but it was proclaimed with such haughtiness that it just seemed a big old joke and constantly conjured an image of a bunch of turn-of-the-century british folk chortling over their tea. It just irked me too much to continue. "
" Re-reading this book as an adult was amazing. I liked the book well-enough as a child but I really 'felt' it as an adult. I think it came back to me at exactly the right time, when I needed it. Was the perfect little story that I needed in my life. "
" I know why so many people love this book, and when I was a kid I did, too. But I went back to it a few years ago and was shocked by the saccharine New-Agey preachiness of The Moral. Terrible ideas get reincarnated all the time, and the ones in this book came back as "The Secret". "
" Certainly a classic. Really liked the book, far more than the movie. It helps if you have some back ground knowledge in Christian Science and that whole religious movement "
" My first re-read since I was small. The descriptive writing in this story is just gorgeous, but the pace is very slow and gets a bit lecture-esque at times. "
" Still a very enjoyable book! "
" This book is a classic! One of my childhood favourites and so was the film "
" Charming! What young girl hasn't read this book and been swept away? Sweet days gone by. "
" Read this in first grade. I only remember that because my mom tells the story of how impressed my teacher was that I brought that book in on my first day of school. I should reread it. I don't remember too much about it. lol "
" I had to read this in my 5th grade class. I thought it was going to be girly because of title but it turned out to be good "
" Hundreds of editions published. A lovely story of abandonment and acceptance, guilt and redemption, and the healing power of nature. "
" This was a cute book. Sad to say I have only just now read it. I surely thought it may have been read to me as a child but I didnt remember anything that was in the book. Oh well I'm glad I had the experience. "
" My first chapter book ever:) "
" A wonderful story of how love, friendship, magic & positivity can change lives. A great story for children & adults alike. "
" This is my favorite book of all time! I have read it a dozen times! I love the story line, it is creative and shows that kids just need to be kids. For me, this book depicted the need to be independent and caring. I would recommend this book for anyone and everyone, it is amazing! "
" Read as a kid (one of the first books I "read" with my Mom's help! Read again as an adult and watched the movie. Ni love this story! "
" My favorite book of all times. A classic that can be read again and again. This book is for ALL readers not just children. "
" A wonderful book. I wish I would have read it as a child. So glad I read it in the spring and not in the dead of winter...I have the gardening bug now! "
" Sylvie and I had a great time reading this one. And here I thought it was just for girls. We started the movie tonight after finishing this one. I don't recommend the 1975 version, which is streaming on netflix. "
" More of a children's book than I expected, but it got better every page. This book makes you feel more alive the more you read. Definitely belongs in a home library. "
" Great book my absolute favorite!!! "
" This was one of my absolute favorite books growing up. I recently brought my original copy back home to New York and I can't wait to read it and love it all over again. "
" I love this book. Rereading it on my iPad to bring back the memories. :) "
" Hay, nh? nhàng, tuy c?u trúc truy?n không logic l?m và hoi nhàn nh?t, nhung bù l?i không khí thiên nhiên, d?ng quê trong truy?n thì tuy?t v?i. Ð?c xong ch? u?c có d?a b?n nhu Dickon. "
" One of my first forays into reading a classic novel. I first read it in primary school and it was full of magic for me. "
" I've read this about 6 times. So should you. "
" One of my favorite books (that wasn't about animals) when I was growing up. "
" I read this to Paul and Lila, and we loved it. I don't think I've ever read it before. I didn't realize how much it is about the power of positive thinking. "
" I cannot count how many copies of this book I have bought. It is the perfect gift for a ten year old having a birthday. It brings back wonderful memories of a teacher reading to the class. Thank you Mrs. Jackson. "
" I really like the book but if I were rating the musical (which is amazing!), I'd give it 5 stars. It's one of my top 3 musicals. "
" It was as beautiful as I remember. A perfect read-aloud: we got to that magical point when no one, not even Mom who has a million things to do, wants to put it down. "
" One of those old books that when you start... you have to finish. What I recommend is: Watch the movie. Seriously. It might be different but it still gives the main point(s). Bleh... "
" My first english book I read for pleasure and not because someone told me to do so. "
" A book I would love to read again. Forever a childhood favourite. "
" All ills will be overcome by fresh air , hard work, and hot potatoes, with perhaps a bit of skipping. Orphaned? Unloved? Stop whining, get to work and you will be happy. We could use more of this attitude today! "
" Wish I had a secret garden. "
" Re-read this a few years ago and promptly planted a climbing rose. True story. "
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