The Secret Garden
The Secret Garden
Frances Hodgson Burnett
Shonda Rhimes
A kickass book. - Shonda Rhimes
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The Secret Garden

The Secret Garden

Frances Hodgson Burnett
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Frances Hodgson Burnett
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In the shadowed halls of Misselthwaite Manor, amidst the wild, windswept moors of England, young Mary Lennox begins her story as a sour, lonely orphan sent to live with her enigmatic Uncle Archibald. Her life, previously filled with neglect and sorrow, takes a turn towards mystery and adventure when a friendly robin leads her to the forgotten door of a hidden garden. Locked away and left untended for years, this secret haven becomes the crucible for Mary's transformation. As she peels back the layers of neglect, both the garden's beauty and her own inner strength begin to bloom, revealing that even the most barren places can give birth to new life. In the company of a spirited boy from the moors, a no-nonsense gardener, and her sickly cousin Colin, whose cries haunt the night, Mary embarks on a journey of healing and discovery. The garden becomes a metaphor for the healing power of care and attention, not just to the flora within its walls but to the human heart. Frances Hodgson Burnett weaves a timeless tale in "The Secret Garden," exploring themes of friendship, resilience, and the transformative magic of nature. As the garden thrives, so too do Mary and Colin, proving that with faith and friendship, even the most hidden places and wounded spirits can flourish anew.

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Released
1911
1 Aug
Length
331
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A kickass book. - Shonda Rhimes
If you look the right way, you can see that the whole world is a garden.
— Frances Hodgson Burnett, The Secret Garden

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