The Secret Garden (Cuppa Classics)

Brand: The Browser

Binding: paperback

Number Of Pages: 216

Details: 'Where you tend a rose, my lad, A thistle cannot grow.'
Frances Hodgson Burnett’s The Secret Garden is a gentle yet moving tale of transformation, set on a lonely Yorkshire estate where neglect and sorrow have taken root. When spoiled and solitary Mary Lennox is sent to live at Misselthwaite Manor, she discovers a hidden, locked garden, and with it, the possibility of friendship and change. Alongside the warm-hearted Dickon and her ailing cousin Colin, Mary begins to learn how patience, care, and companionship can alter lives.
Blending nature, imagination, and emotional growth, the novel shows how tending the earth can also shape those who tend it. The Secret Garden remains a much-loved classic, rooted in the belief that change comes through effort, not chance.

About the Author

Frances Hodgson Burnett (1849–1924) was a British-American author best known for her beloved children’s novels The Secret Garden (1911), A Little Princess (1905), and Little Lord Fauntleroy (1886). Born in England and later settling in the United States, Burnett wrote both for children and adults, often blending themes of resilience, transformation, and the healing power of nature. Her stories frequently feature orphaned or lonely children who find hope and connection through imagination and kindness. Known for her rich storytelling and emotional insight, Burnett remains a significant figure in the history of children's literature.

EAN: 9789347590764

Languages: English