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The Secret Garden (Dream Classics) Kindle Edition

by Frances Hodgson Burnett (Author), Dream Classics (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 19,844 ratings
Mary Lennox is a sour-faced 10-year-old girl, who is born in India to selfish wealthy British parents who had not wanted her and were too wrapped up in their own lives. She was taken care of primarily by servants, who pacify her as much as possible to keep her out of the way. Spoiled and with a temper, she is unaffectionate, angry, rude and obstinate. Later, there is a cholera epidemic which hits India and kills her mother, father and all the servants. She is discovered alone but alive after the house is empty. She is sent to Yorkshire, England to live with her uncle, Archibald Craven at his home called Misselthwaite Manor.
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    8 - 10 years, from customers
  2. Print length
    221 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Adrien Devret
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  6. Publication date
    28 Jun. 2017
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  10. ISBN-13
    978-8826462714
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Miles Kelly is an independent UK children's book publisher, producing high-quality, affordable books for kids. The team's ethos is to create 'children's books to inspire and share' that reach as many children as possible, spreading the joy of reading. The company has more than 400 titles in print, for kids aged 3–12 years, including non-fiction books packed with awesome facts and dramatic photography, original illustrated picture books, preschool flashcards and workbooks, and classic illustrated children's fiction. Among the bestsellers are the hugely successful 100 Facts series, now with over 80 titles available, great-value bumper fiction and non-fiction books, and the much-loved Convertibles – books that fold out into vehicles or fold flat into playmats. There really is something for every child.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B073GF59RD
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Adrien Devret
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 28 Jun. 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.8 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 221 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-8826462714
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 10 years, from customers
  • Customer reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 19,844 ratings

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Customers find this edition of "The Secret Garden" to be a wonderful read with lovely illustrations and beautiful colors, appealing to both children and adults. Moreover, the book offers excellent value for money and makes a great gift, particularly as a present for granddaughters. The writing quality receives mixed feedback, with some customers loving the way it's written while others find the text muddled.

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167 customers mention ‘Readability’167 positive0 negative

Customers find the book readable and delightful, with one mentioning they loved re-reading it as an adult.

"...Dickon was a great binding character without taking over in the narrative at all. Very clever writing" Read more

"...For me personally I found the pace to be quite slow. But still enjoyable...." Read more

"The Secret Garden is an old classic. It is a great and interesting book but some of it can be a bit tricky to read especially when people with a..." Read more

"Very good quality. Nicely illustrated. It's a beautiful book." Read more

159 customers mention ‘Story quality’153 positive6 negative

Customers love this classic children's story, finding it never tiring to read, with one customer noting how it perfectly complements the magical atmosphere of the narrative.

"...for my love of gardens and of nature and of that feeling of nature holding wonderful mysteries, a kind of magic...." Read more

"...The secret garden is a beautiful story with fantastic character development. For me personally I found the pace to be quite slow...." Read more

"I love the story, but the quality of the book just feels like a printed out manuscript in book form...." Read more

"The Secret Garden is an old classic...." Read more

112 customers mention ‘Beauty’107 positive5 negative

Customers appreciate the beauty of this book, praising its lovely illustrations and beautiful colors, with one customer noting its stunning leatherbound design.

"...The illustrations for this edition were done so beautifully and brought even more vibrancy to the book. Overall, an enjoyable classic." Read more

"...Beautiful but slow moving, this book won't be for everyone as a great many modern children prefer something a little faster-paced and light-hearted..." Read more

"Very good quality. Nicely illustrated. It's a beautiful book." Read more

"I really liked this style of illustration and it helped to tell the classic story very well to a modern or younger audience...." Read more

72 customers mention ‘Ages’72 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate that the book is suitable for all ages, appealing to both children and adults, and can be enjoyed as a bedtime story.

"...in lovely evocative lyrical language, such that both a child of nine can relish and an adult too...." Read more

"...I think it adds so much value to any space..." Read more

"...'s beautiful, intricate and clever illustrations enhanced and invigorated the whole...." Read more

"Children and adults alike can enjoy this story set in olden times" Read more

15 customers mention ‘Value for money’15 positive0 negative

Customers find the book to be an excellent value for money.

"well worth the money, a birthday present" Read more

"...The illustrations in this edition make it well worth paying a bit extra for...." Read more

"Love this beautiful book it came yesterday well worth the money" Read more

"...Beautifully bound, exquisite illustrations. Definitely good value for money, and for a classic tale that deserves to be read and read again." Read more

11 customers mention ‘Gift value’11 positive0 negative

Customers find the book makes a great gift, particularly for granddaughters, with one customer noting it works well as a Christening present.

"Gorgeous edition of the classic tale, well received gift." Read more

"This is such a beautiful book. It would make a great meaningful gift, just make sure you get a second copy to keep for yourself!..." Read more

"A lovely gift idea - this presentation of the classic story features great illustrations and interactive features such as maps and other pullouts...." Read more

"...them all, they will look wonderful on any bookshelf and make great presents for children who can treasure them for years...." Read more

10 customers mention ‘Language’10 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the language of the book, with some noting it serves as an excellent introduction to the story. One customer mentions how it leads readers straight into the writer's thoughts, while another appreciates the step-by-step translation of certain vocabulary.

"...This is however a minor complaint, about a fine book. With a interesting meaning, which I will not spoil here." Read more

"...Nature and free thought without adult intervention allow the orphaned protagonist to develop relationships and maturity unhindered by normal social..." Read more

"...Adds a new dimension to reading it. Highly recommended for any fan of the book." Read more

"...for billingual Polish/English children that want to improve their spoken and written English. A classic read for adults and children alike." Read more

75 customers mention ‘Writing quality’49 positive26 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the writing quality of the book, with some finding it lovely and easy to read, while others report that the text is muddled and hard to follow.

"...The whole book is written in lovely evocative lyrical language, such that both a child of nine can relish and an adult too...." Read more

"...It is a great and interesting book but some of it can be a bit tricky to read especially when people with a Yorkshire accent such as Martha are..." Read more

"I’ve seen the film but never read the book. Loved the way it was written and the narrative between all the characters rather than one person...." Read more

"...But still enjoyable. The life that was portrayed on this story was written well and really made you feel like you were there...." Read more

The Most Satisfying Children's Book I Know
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The Most Satisfying Children's Book I Know
This particular edition of The Secret Garden was published in 1983. The cover has a wipe clean canvas texture. The pages, although smooth, are a tad thin so there is some see through of text. I like the illustrations by Stephen Lavin. They are only pen and ink line sketches but they are evocative and skilful. It's a shame they only occur at the head of each chapter and some are repeated. There is an introduction by Susan Hill in which she quotes another writer who refers to The Secret Garden as being 'the most satisfying children's book I know' She agrees and so do I. And it is more than a children's book. I was given a copy of the 1958 Puffin edition in 1963 when the first BBC adaptation of the story was being broadcast. I was captivated by the story then and I am reading it again now, in my middle sixties and I still find it compelling.
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  • Sylvia R.
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Secret Garden (MinaLima Edition) (Illustrated with Interactive Elements)
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 January 2024
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    Impressive book, love the variety of 3D interactive content. Beautiful colours and great whimsical imagery and elements that told the story and made me feel quite nostalgic. Great artwork. I bought the book for inspiration and ideas for my own journal making and I’m thrilled to own such a beautiful book.
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  • Mrs L A Cooper
    5.0 out of 5 stars delightful read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 September 2024
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    I’ve seen the film but never read the book. Loved the way it was written and the narrative between all the characters rather than one person. I could feel Colin and Mary grow and wanted them to grow as beautifully as they were written. Dickon was a great binding character without taking over in the narrative at all. Very clever writing
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  • Mrs. Vivienne Tuffnell
    5.0 out of 5 stars "The Secret Garden" and the way children's literature can shape our hearts and minds.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 April 2012
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    "The Secret Garden" and the way children's literature can shape our hearts and minds.

    When I reach a low point I find concentrating extremely hard, so the kind of reading I normally do is beyond me. I recently bought Viktor Frankl's Man's Search for Meaning, finally accepting that the promised copy from a former friend was never coming my way, and the book sits reproachfully in the to-be-read pile, glaring at me. I have a mountain of books, both real and digital waiting to be read, and in some cases reviewed, and yet, I can't read.
    I've downloaded a number of classics to my Kindle recently, books I have loved in the past and wish to have digital copies of for when I am travelling. The other night, flicking through the list of books I know I need to read, I found myself opening children's classic "The Secret Garden" by Frances Hodgson Burnet and read almost halfway in a short time. I read it first when I was about 8 or 9, and many times later. I read it to my daughter when she was little.
    It sounds a total cliché but it was like meeting an old friend I've not seen for years. For those of you who have not read it, the book tells the tale of Mary Lennox, orphaned when a cholera epidemic kills her parents in India and she is shipped home to live in the home of her reclusive uncle on the edge of the North York moors. Mary is an angry, independent and unhappy child, used to being waited on by native servants and getting her own way in everything, and arriving in the cold, blunt North of England is a massive culture shock. Turned out to "play" outside in the extensive gardens Mary slowly comes alive and is enthralled by the idea of one of the walled gardens being shut up and locked for ten years. The huge manor house is full of secrets and mysteries, and Mary sets out to solve several of them, most importantly to find her way into the "secret" garden her uncle had locked when his beloved wife died. The lonely, somewhat unattractive child finds herself fascinated by the idea of growing things, as the spring starts working its magic on the land and she asks her uncle whether she may have a "bit of earth":
    ""Might I," quavered Mary, "might I have a bit of earth?"
    In her eagerness she did not realise how queer the words would sound and that they were not the ones she had meant to say. Mr Craven looked quite startled.
    "Earth!" he repeated. "What do you mean?"
    "To plant seeds in- to make things grow- to see them come alive," Mary faltered."

    I think this book may be responsible for my love of gardens and of nature and of that feeling of nature holding wonderful mysteries, a kind of magic. Rereading the story woke me up to something, the power of words. The whole book is written in lovely evocative lyrical language, such that both a child of nine can relish and an adult too.
    It inspired me to ask my father for my own patch of garden and to learn as much as I could about the natural world. I spend my pocket money on books of trees and flowers and wild animals, and I went shopping with my father to choose seeds each year, to plant in our walled garden. I spoke to robins (I still do), and would spend hours sitting watching the hares boxing in the spring.
    I still crave a truly secret garden of my own. One where I am not overlooked by others, and where I can tend the earth in my own way, without reference to what others think a garden should look like. Honeysuckle trailing up trees, roses filling the air with sweetness, daisies starry-white in shaggy grass, all slightly dishevelled and un-manicured but rioting with colour and vibrant life. Where bird and animals can come and feel safe and at ease with humans.
    I guess I want my own Eden.
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  • Jordan Louise Scott
    4.0 out of 5 stars 3.5 - beautiful but slow paced
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 July 2024
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    Mary is a sour, spoiled girl, who was orphaned and sent to live in her grieving Uncles estate. Whilst there she stumbles upon a secret garden which she is determined to see thrive and grow. And as the garden starts to come to life, she grows herself and also meets curious characters along the way.

    The secret garden is a beautiful story with fantastic character development. For me personally I found the pace to be quite slow. But still enjoyable. The life that was portrayed on this story was written well and really made you feel like you were there.

    The illustrations for this edition were done so beautifully and brought even more vibrancy to the book.

    Overall, an enjoyable classic.
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  • Billdogg
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good Quality
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 February 2024
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    Lovely book bound in a hard case that feels really quality. Now granted, i did clue all the pages together and cut out the pages to turn it into a booksafe but that also came our great! Page quality was good though so didn't tear when cutting
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  • LMK
    5.0 out of 5 stars Stunning version of a much loved story
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 February 2013
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    I bought this for my seven year old and she absolutely loved it. For anyone who doesn't know the story itself it is quite old-fashioned and slow-paced, but there is wonderful description of both house and garden and also interesting character development. (In brief, a lonely little girl called Mary is sent to a huge house in Yorkshire after her parents die. She is miserable and sour, but eventually comes to meet a variety of people who teach her more about life and help her to develop into a much nicer person. She also finds she has a cousin, Colin, who is an invalid, and they develop a bond which changes them both as they spend time in the garden of the title.)

    What really makes this version come alive is the pictures - they really are just beautiful. Detailed and intricate, colourful yet not too loud, they show the garden coming slowly to life and the animals the local boy Dickon introduces the others to. It really conjures up the beauty of Spring and a garden in a way no other book has managed!

    In general I'd recommend reading this with a child of probably 7-11 in age. A more able reader could manage it alone in terms of the actual mechanics of reading, but there are a lot of old-fashioned ideas, values and vocabulary which would need explaining for full understanding or appreciation. Beautiful but slow moving, this book won't be for everyone as a great many modern children prefer something a little faster-paced and light-hearted - but I loved it as a child and was pleased to see how much my daughter enjoyed it too.
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  • colin
    5.0 out of 5 stars Każde dziecko powinno mieć w swojej bibliotece (o ile ją ma) tą książkę.
    Reviewed in Poland on 23 May 2025
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    Doskonałe wydanie.
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  • Cliente Kindle
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lindo, impecável e veio bem antes do previsto
    Reviewed in Spain on 6 January 2025
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    Comprei este livro para a minha coleção pessoal, e não me desapontei. É realmente muito lindo, as ilustrações são maravilhosas, e tem partes interativas. É um clássico e esta edição é simplesmente perfeita! O livro chegou pelo menos 4 dias antes da data em que estava previsto chegar, o que me surpreendeu pela positiva. Veio embalado em plástico e está novíssimo.
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    Lindo, impecável e veio bem antes do previsto

    Reviewed in Spain on 6 January 2025
    Comprei este livro para a minha coleção pessoal, e não me desapontei. É realmente muito lindo, as ilustrações são maravilhosas, e tem partes interativas. É um clássico e esta edição é simplesmente perfeita! O livro chegou pelo menos 4 dias antes da data em que estava previsto chegar, o que me surpreendeu pela positiva. Veio embalado em plástico e está novíssimo.
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  • へびちゃん
    5.0 out of 5 stars 大判でイラストが綺麗。
    Reviewed in Japan on 8 March 2021
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    　西村書店版「秘密の花園」の原書。
    　当たり前ですが、西村書店版に掲載されている挿絵が全て掲載されています。本は１９８６年に印刷されたもののため、多少の傷みはありましたが、こちらはA4版でありイラストがさらに大きく、挿絵を堪能するには楽しいです。
    　もし、西村書店版のイラストが気に入った人ならぜひ「買い」です。
    　本書はイギリス・ロンドンの古本屋から発送されました。簡単に外国の本が入手できるアマゾンさんに感謝感謝。
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  • Suman
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Secret Garden is a delightful read for both children and adults,
    Reviewed in India on 3 January 2025
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    The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett is a classic children's novel that weaves themes of resilience, friendship, and the healing power of nature into an enchanting story.
    The book follows Mary Lennox, a spoiled and lonely child who is sent to live with her uncle at Misselthwaite Manor in England after her parents' death. Initially sour and self-centered, Mary discovers a hidden, neglected garden on the estate. As she begins to nurture the garden back to life, she undergoes a personal transformation, becoming kinder, more empathetic, and filled with purpose.
    Mary's interactions with Dickon, a nature-loving boy, and Colin, her sickly and reclusive cousin, form the heart of the story. Together, they explore the wonders of the garden, which becomes a metaphor for their emotional and physical healing. Burnett beautifully captures the innocence of childhood and the restorative power of the natural world.
    The novel’s rich descriptions of the Yorkshire moors and the garden itself create a vivid and immersive setting. While some of the language and cultural attitudes reflect the time it was written (1911), the core message of growth, renewal, and the importance of human connection remains timeless.
    Strengths:
    Engaging and memorable characters.
    Lush, evocative descriptions of nature.
    A heartwarming story of personal growth and friendship.
    Weaknesses:
    Some dated language and perspectives.
    A slower pace that might not appeal to all modern readers.
    Overall, The Secret Garden is a delightful read for both children and adults, offering a timeless reminder of the beauty that can be found in the world around us—and within ourselves.
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  • Samantha Allen
    5.0 out of 5 stars Captivating
    Reviewed in Germany on 17 September 2022
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    I don't often write reviews for books but I had to for this one.
    I loved this story and the movie when I was a child and wanted it to captivate the imagination of my daughter in just the same way. Unfortunately, like many of the classics, the language is now very outdated and stilted and hard to read or understand for children nowadays.
    This collection of classic stories that Miles Kelly has revamped is absolutely wonderful! We started with The Wizard of Oz and are now half way through The Secret Garden. My seven year old daughter is enchanted by it. Both of us really look forward to our bedtime reading session now.
    The illustrations are plentiful and beautiful. Each page is bordered with ivy vines and roses, giving it the feeling of real quality and luxury. The chapters are perfectly sized (we read two or three a night but if the child is reading it alone, than one would be perfect).
    And the story itself has not been altered, but the wording makes it much more up to date whilst still retaining the air of a good classic. Absolutely love the Yorkshire accents bit. My Nan is a Yorkshire lass and I can see her so well in my mind's eye whilst reading Martha's dialogue.
    Magical. A must have for any literature loving family!
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