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The Secret Garden

Frances Hodgson Burnett

Start date: March 15, 2017

Finish date: April 14, 2017

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Why we're reading this: YA Classic
British-American novelist
Genre: Children's literature…more
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British-American novelist
Genre: Children's literature

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May 04, 2022 midnightfaerie rated it really liked it

Shelves: childrens, classics

Twins had to read this for school and so I thought I'd read it with them. Glad I did. Saw the movie as a kid but the book was so much better. A story about change and what humans are capable of. The theme of overcoming runs rampant in this story, with Mary, the little girl arriving at Misselthwaite Manor skinny, rude, and lonely to the sickly cripple, Colin, the boy of the manor, to the closed in, broken-hearted father and master of the manor, Archibald Craven. Just when you think life can't get ...more

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Mar 31, 2020 Jamie rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: favorites

I absolutely adored this book. Such an uplifting story. From wretched beginnings these children blossom into happy and healthy loving creatures and do so by enjoying simple things like companionship and nature. The scenery is so beautifully described, I loved the mystery of the moor and Misselthwaite Manor. Just enchanting. I loved the way this story ended as well. I will definitely read this book again. So enjoyable!

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Jan 16, 2012 Zuzana rated it really liked it

Shelves: classics, children-s-books, 2012-challenge

A timeless children’s classic. The story of two lonely, neglected children transformed by kindness, friendship, hard work, and the quiet magic of a hidden garden never loses its charm. I listened to the audiobook, and Carrie Hope Fletcher’s narration was spot-on.

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