Includes character guide, which-character-are-you quiz, story quiz, info on the real secret garden, author info, historical background, garden activities, and glossary
"People never like me and I never like people," Mary thought.
When Mary Lennox is sent to Misselthwaite Manor to live with her uncle everybody says she is the most disagreeable-looking child ever seen. It is true, too. Mary is pale, spoiled, and quite contrary. But she is also horribly lonely. Then one day she hears about a garden in the grounds of the manor that has been kept locked and hidden for years. And when a friendly robin helps Mary find the key, she discovers the most magical place anyone could imagine.
This is definitely a classic and for those of you who haven't read it, this is a great deal! I love this story and it's always fun to come back to. The imagery of the gardens are wonderful no matter the season, but I especially love reading it in the spring or summer while the birds outside my own window mirror the songs I am reading about. Great book! Recommended for all ages. :)
17 out of 19 people found this review helpful.
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Posted December 27, 2010
this is by far my favorite classic story that warms the heart. It's not just for children. I reread this story close to 6 times a year.
13 out of 17 people found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.10-year-old Mary was being raised as an emotionally neglected, but very spoiled, brat in colonial India when she is suddenly orphaned by a cholera epidemic. She is sent to the house of a rich uncle in England, where she is ignored. Despite these tragic events, Mary somehow manages to make friends, and discover the magic of nature, for the first time in her life. This was an adorable book, though greatly contrasted from A Little Princess, in which the main character was sweet and lovable all the way through. I hadn’t thought I’d seen the movie when I read this book, but clearly I have since I knew the story too well. I will have to re-watch the movie now.
11 out of 12 people found this review helpful.
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Posted April 30, 2011
I never read this as a child. I am so glad I downloaded and read. I could not put it down.
10 out of 15 people found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.I loved this book when i was yonger and love it even more now.
7 out of 11 people found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.Its a heart warming story of how a child's dreams of magic restores the health and love to a home
7 out of 9 people found this review helpful.
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Posted May 28, 2011
It's nice to be able to revisit a beloved book.
6 out of 10 people found this review helpful.
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Posted May 5, 2011
mary is a great little girl who turns out perfect!
5 out of 11 people found this review helpful.
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Posted January 8, 2011
i like this book because it shows how loving you should be. i just love it.
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Posted January 15, 2011
this book is for children 9 and up.
4 out of 7 people found this review helpful.
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4 out of 9 people found this review helpful.
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Posted June 10, 2012
This book is very descriptive and exciting. I love how the author sets the mood from the begining. I also love how she describes the characters and gives a clear image of them.
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Posted March 12, 2012
This book may seem boring and maybe even alittle stupid at the beginig, but trust me, it will be one of tth mos wonderful stories you ever read. It's vdry insparationally story about a girl who makes a big change in her life and helps a friend in need fullfil his dreams
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Posted January 4, 2012
Classic literature should not be rated by ignorant people. This is a great book!
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Posted August 16, 2011
awesome!!!!!!!
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Posted July 20, 2011
Great
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Posted April 12, 2011
I read this book when I was a child-dont remember how old though. I loved it then, and I loved it now.
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Posted March 23, 2011
The book had a promising start but then everything worked out perfectly. I felt that there was no real climax.
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Posted January 7, 2011
This is, in my opinion, one of the best stories available for children to read. I have adored this author and her stories since I was a young girl.I would recommend this book to anyone who hasn't grown out of their imagination or sense of adventure. Also check out A Little Princess by the same author.
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Posted October 3, 2012
Garden is the story of Mary Lennox, who is sent to Misselwaithe Manor to live with her uncle after her parents die of cholera. A disagreeable child, Mary was always sickly, yellow, and skinny, but as she lives in the manor, she begins to grow up. Mary learns of a garden locked after a horrible accident and she is determined to find it. She becomes friends with Dicken, a Yorkshire lad, and together they bring life back to the garden. At night, Mary hears a a howling noise that is blamed upon the wind as it crosses the moors. The ever inquisitive Mary searches and discovers Colin, a boy with a secret, who very much resembles herself when she came to the manor. Togther, the three go on an adventure changing their lives for the better.
I am a sixteen year old, who fell in love with this story at age eight. I am not paid to write this review. If you enjoy this story, read 'A little Princess.'
After reading the story I recommend watching the 1975 Movie starring Sarah Hollis Andrews, Hope Johnston, and William Marsh.
Additionally, look up the musical and listen, as the music conveys a beautiful, emotional journey.
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Overview
Includes character guide, which-character-are-you quiz, story quiz, info on the real secret garden, author info, historical background, garden activities, and glossary
"People never like me and I never like people," Mary thought.
When Mary Lennox is sent to Misselthwaite Manor to live with her uncle everybody says she is the most disagreeable-looking child ever seen. It is true, too. Mary is pale, spoiled, and quite contrary. But she is also ...