num_pages: 358
description: When orphaned Mary Lennox comes to live at her uncle's great house on the Yorkshire Moors, she finds it full of secrets. At night, she hears the sound of crying down one of the long corridors. Outside, she meets Dickon, a magical boy who can talk to animals. Then one day, Mary discovers the most mysterious wonder of all—a secret garden, walled and locked, which has been forgotten for years and years.The story of how Mary Lennox brought a secret garden back to life has been loved by generations of readers since it was first published in 1912. Now, with this very special deluxe edition of Frances Hodgson Burnett's timeless classic, readers can continue to discover the magic of this powerful and deeply moving story.
language: English
title: The Secret Garden
titlecomplete: The Secret Garden
characters: Dr. Craven, Dickon Sowerby, Mrs. Medlock, Mary Lennox, Susan Sowerby, Ben Weatherstaff, Archibald Craven, Martha Sowerby, Colin Craven
genres: Classics, Historical, Fantasy, Childrens, Young Adult, Middle Grade, Historical Fiction, Audiobook, Literature, Fiction
ratings_count: 1124869
places: Yorkshire, England, England
awards: awardedAt: -378662400000
name: Lewis Carroll Shelf Award
publisher: HarperCollins