The Secret Garden Hardcover - 2004

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

Details

• Title The Secret Garden
• Author Frances Hodgson Burnett; Scott McKowen (Illustrator)
• Binding Hardcover
• Edition Unabridged
• Pages 241
• Volumes 1
• Language ENG
• Publisher Union Square Kids, New York, New York, U.S.A.
• Date 2004-10-01
• Illustrated Yes
• Features Bookmark, Dust Cover, Illustrated, Table of Contents
• ISBN 9781402714597 / 1402714599
• Weight 1.18 lbs (0.54 kg)
• Dimensions 8.36 x 6.58 x 1.03 in (21.23 x 16.71 x 2.62 cm)
• Ages 08 to 11 years
• Grade levels 3 - 6
• Reading level 950
• Themes
  • Chronological Period: 19th Century
  • Cultural Region: British
  • Topical: Coming of Age
  • Topical: Family
  • Topical: Friendship
• Library of Congress subjects People with disabilities, Gardens
• Library of Congress Catalog Number 2004016064
• Dewey Decimal Code FIC