The Secret Garden by Frances Burnett
On the grounds of Misselthwaite, her Uncle Archibalds estate near the Yorkshire moors, nine-year-old Mary Lennox finds a walled-in garden that has been locked securely for years. With the help of Dickon Sowerby, a young local boy who can charm animals, Mary cultivates the garden, an experiences that both improves her health and raises her spirits. Ultimately, the secret garden proves beneficial not only to to Mary, but to her sickly cousin Colin, whom her estranged uncle has locked away in solitude following the death of his beloved wife, Colins mother. Nurtured with love and tenderness, the secret garden proves it has the power to heal the heart. First published in 1911, Frances Hodgson Burnetts The Secret Garden is a much-loved classic of childrens literature. This illustrated edition, with full-color plates by Charles Robinson, features an elegant bonded-leather binding, a satin-ribbon bookmark, distinctive gilded edging, and decorative endpapers. Decorative, durable, and collectible, its a book that will be cherished by readers of all ages.Frances Hodgson Burnett (1849-1924) was English but she lived mostly in the USA. She was a writer all her life and The Secret Garden is her most famous book.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781435158184 |
| ISBN 10 | 1435158180 |
| Title | The Secret Garden |
| Author | Frances Hodgson Burnett |
| Series | Barnes And Noble Collectible Editions |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Union Square & Co. |
| Year published | 2015-07-03 |
| Number of pages | 304 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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