The Secret Garden

Name: The Secret Garden
Author: Frances Hodgson Burnett

The Secret Garden is a classic children's novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett, first published in 1911. The story follows Mary Lennox, a young girl who is sent to live with her uncle in Yorkshire, England, after her parents die in India. At first, Mary is a spoiled and disagreeable child, but she gradually changes as she discovers the secret garden on the grounds of her uncle's estate. With the help of her new friends, Mary brings the garden back to life and discovers the joys of friendship and nature. Along the way, she also helps her uncle and his invalid son, Colin, to heal and find happiness. The Secret Garden is a timeless story of hope, friendship, and the power of nature to heal and transform. It is a beloved classic that has been adapted for stage and screen many times.

By Frances Hodgson Burnett · First published 1911 · Genre: Children's literature, Fantasy, Realistic fiction · 27 chapters · 80,951 words

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When Mary Lennox was sent to Misselthwaite Manor to live with her uncle everybody said she was the most disagreeable-looking child ever seen.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Frances Hodgson Burnett
Date: 1911 CE
Language: English
Genres: Children's literature, Fantasy, Realistic fiction, Romance
Length: 80,951 words
Structure: 27 chapters, 2,697 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Children's literature — The Secret Garden is a classic children's novel written by Frances Hodgson Burnett and published in 1911. It follows the story of Mary Lennox, a young girl who is sent to live with her uncle in Yorkshire, England, after her parents die in India.
Fantasy — The Secret Garden contains elements of fantasy, such as the magical garden that Mary discovers and the mysterious robin that leads her to it.
Realistic fiction — The Secret Garden is set in a realistic world and follows the story of a young girl as she discovers the secrets of her new home and learns to appreciate the beauty of nature.
Romance — The Secret Garden contains elements of romance, as Mary and her uncle's gardener, Dickon, develop a close bond and Mary's uncle eventually falls in love with her aunt.