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The Secret Garden Hardcover - 2008

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Author: Burnett, Frances Hodgson
ISBN: 9780763631611

by Frances Hodgson Burnett; Inga Moore (Illustrator)

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About this book

The Secret Garden, written by Frances Hodgson Burnett, has remained one of the most popular children’s books since its publication in The American Magazine in 1910. The story tells of childhood emotions and experiences while keeping the central theme - if something is cared for, it will thrive.

The Secret Garden introduces us to a sour little girl, Mary Lennox, who is NOT a pleasure to be around. In fact, she yells like a little princess, can't make friends, and simply despises everything.

She remains quite contrary until she helps her garden grow - and finds someone worse off than herself to bring along for the ride.

Burnett was a British American novelist and playwright, best known for her novels Little Lord Fauntleroy, A Little Princess, and The Secret Garden. She regularly found inspiration through her observations of nature and the walled gardens at Maytham Hall in Kent England.

The American Magazine published the first edition of The Secret Garden in 1910

Summary

Frightened orphan Mary discovers the joyful wonders of life on the Yorkshire Moors with the help of two local boys and a mysterious, abandoned garden...where all things seem possible.

From the publisher

The beloved original text offered in a definitive gift edition by esteemed illustrator Inga Moore. Then she slipped through the door, and shut it behind her, breathing quite fast with excitement, and wonder, and delight. She was standing inside the secret garden. First published in 1909, The Secret Garden has entranced readers with the courage and strength of two unhappy and withered children who become determined to make their lives and the lives of others around them more joyful. In this remarkable edition, Inga Moore's beautifully observed illustrations capture the wonder of the secret garden springing to life under the tender care of Mary Lennox; her spoiled invalid cousin, Colin; and Dickon, a Yorkshire boy.

First Edition Identification

The book was first published by Heinemann in London in 1911 with illustrations by Charles Heath Robinson as a British edition. The first American edition was published by Fredrick A Stokes and Company with illustration by Maria Louise Kirk.

The original British edition features green cloth with gilt titles & decoration to the upperboard and spine. This can be identified by a publication date on the front panel.

The First American released two editions simultaneously, one featuring the publisher’s green cloth with illustration only on the upper board and gilt lettering to the spine. The other in blue cloth without illustrations.

Details

Title The Secret Garden
Author Frances Hodgson Burnett; Inga Moore (Illustrator)
Binding Hardcover
Edition 15804th
Pages 278
Volumes 1
Language ENG
Publisher Candlewick Press (MA), Somerville, Massachusetts
Date February 12, 2008
Illustrated Yes
ISBN 9780763631611 / 0763631612
Weight 2.7 lbs (1.22 kg)
Dimensions 10.56 x 8.5 x 0.88 in (26.82 x 21.59 x 2.24 cm)
Ages 06 to 09 years
Grade levels 1 - 4
Reading level 970
Library of Congress subjects People with disabilities, Gardens
Library of Congress Catalog Number 2006051838
Dewey Decimal Code FIC

Media reviews

"The evocative paintings . . . reflect the wonders of transformations in both nature and in a child’s heart. All in all, a lovely interpretation." — School Library Journal

From the Trade Paperback edition.

About the author

Frances Hodgson Burnett (1849-1924) was born in Manchester, England, but moved to Knoxville, Tennessee, as a teenager. She wrote more than forty books and is most famous for Little Lord Fauntleroy, A Little Princess, and The Secret Garden. Inga Moore is a distinguished author and illustrator of children's books whose illustrated titles include The Reluctant Dragon, Horse Tales, and an acclaimed version of The Wind in the Willows. She lives in England.