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The Secret Garden opens by introducing us to Mary Lennox, a sickly, foul-tempered, unsightly little girl who loves no one and whom no one loves. At the outset of the story, she is living in India with her parents. A dashing army captain and his frivolous, beautiful wife, but is rarely permitted to see them. They have placed her under the constant care of a number of native servants, as they find her too hideous and tiresome to look after. Mary's circumstances are cast into complete upheaval when an outbreak of cholera devastates the Lennox household, leaving no one alive but herself.

She is found by a group of soldiers and, after briefly living with an English clergyman and his family, Mary is sent to live in Yorkshire with her maternal uncle, Archibald Craven. Misselthwaite Manor is a sprawling old estate with over one hundred rooms, all of which have been shut up by Archibald Craven. A man whom everyone describes as a miserable hunchback, Master Craven has been in a state of inconsolable grief ever since the death of his wife ten years before the novel begins. Shortly after arriving at Misselthwaite, Mary hears about a secret garden from Martha Sowerby, her good-natured Yorkshire maidservant. This garden belonged to the late Mistress Craven; after her death, Archibald locked the garden door and buried the key beneath the earth.

Mary becomes intensely curious about the secret garden, and determines to find it. This curiosity, along with the vigorous exercise she takes on the moor, begins to have an extremely positive effect upon Mary. She almost immediately becomes less sickly, more engaged with the world, and less foul-tempered. This change is aided by Ben Weatherstaff, a brusque but kindly old gardener, and a robin redbreast who lives in the secret garden. She begins to count these two people, along with Martha, Dickon Sowerby, and Susan Sowerby, as the friends she has had in her life. Her curiosity is whetted when she hears strange, far-off cries coming from one of the manor's distant rooms.

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Mary Lennox is a troubled, sickly, and unloved 10-year-old girl born in India to selfish, wealthy British parents. She is primarily cared for by servants, who pacify her as much as possible to keep her out of her parents' way. She grows into a spoiled and selfish girl. Eventually, there is a cholera epidemic in India which kills Mary's parents and all the servants. Mary is discovered alive but alone in the empty house. She briefly lives with an English clergyman and his family and is then sent to Yorkshire, England, to live with Archibald Craven, an uncle she has never met, at his home called Misselthwaite Manor. At first, Mary is her usual self, sour and rude, disliking her uncle's large house, the people within it, and, most of all, the vast stretch of moor, which seems scrubby and grey after the winter. She is told that she must stay confined to her two rooms and keep herself amused without much attention. Martha Sowerby, a good-natured maid, tells Mary a story of the late Mrs. Craven and how she would spend hours in a private walled garden growing roses. Mrs. Craven fell to her death when a tree branch gave way beneath her, and the devastated Mr. Craven locked the garden and buried the key. Mary is piqued by this story and her ill manner begins to soften. Soon, she comes to enjoy the company of Martha, Ben Weatherstaff the gardener, and a friendly robin redbreast whom she assigns a human personality. Her appetite increases and she grows stronger as she plays by herself on the moor. Martha's mother buys Mary a skipping rope to encourage this, and Mary takes to it immediately. Mary occupies her time wondering about both the secret garden and the cries she hears at night. The servants claim not to hear the cries.

In Jessica Swale's richly imagined theatrical adaptation of Hodgson Burnett's much loved classic, we follow the fortunes of Mary as her ice begins to thaw and her curiosity leads her on one of the greatest adventures in popular literature.-5 women, 3 men, 1 girl, 2 boys

Once on a dark winter's day, when the yellow fog hung so thick and heavy in the streets of London that the lamps were lighted and the shop windows blazed with gas as they do at night, an odd-looking little girl sat in a cab with her father and was driven rather slowly through the big thoroughfares. She sat with her feet tucked under her, and leaned against her father, who held her in his arm, as she stared out of the window at the passing people with a queer old-fashioned thoughtfulness in her big eyes. She was such a little girl that one did not expect to see such a look on her small face. It would have been an old look for a child of twelve, and Sara Crewe was only seven. The fact was, however, that she was always dreaming and thinking odd things and could not herself remember any time when she had not been thinking things about grown-up people and the world they belonged to. She felt as if she had lived a long, long time. At this moment she was remembering the voyage she had just made from Bombay with her father, Captain Crewe. She was thinking of the big ship, of the Lascars passing silently to and fro on it, of the children playing about on the hot deck, and of some young officers' wives who used to try to make her talk to them and laugh at the things she said. Principally, she was thinking of what a queer thing it was that at one time one was in India in the blazing sun, and then in the middle of the ocean, and then driving in a strange vehicle through strange streets where the day was as dark as the night. She found this so puzzling that she moved closer to her father.

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Locked away behind ivy-covered walls, a forgotten garden holds secrets that lonely young Mary Lennox is determined to uncover. Sent to live with her distant uncle in a gloomy English manor, Mary's curiosity sparks when she hears whispers of this hidden, forbidden place. With each step into the garden, long-lost beauty and mystery start to unfold, bringing unlikely friendships and surprising transformations. As Mary tends to the garden, she uncovers more than flowers-she finds the power to heal and grow, changing her life in ways she never imagined.

Considered one of the most cherished children's novels, The Secret Garden captured readers' hearts with its themes of healing, resilience, and the transformative power of nature. When it was published in 1911, it broke new ground by highlighting psychological well-being and the importance of emotional and physical health, ideas that were revolutionary for its time. Frances Hodgson Burnett's story not only emphasized the joy and restorative potential of nature but also subtly encouraged the independence and self-discovery of young minds. Its enduring legacy lies in its ability to resonate across generations, reminding readers of the beauty and strength that can be found within and around them.

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The Secret Garden is probably Frances Hodgson Burnett's best known children's book. It relates the story of Mary Lennox, an unwanted girl born in British-India to selfish and neglectful English parents. Spoilt by the servants charged with her nurture she grows into an obstinate, wilful, rude and bad tempered child. Orphaned as a result of a cholera epidemic at the age of ten she is sent to Yorkshire to live with her uncle, Archibald Craven at Misselthwaite Manor on the edge of the moors, where her real adventures begin. A wonderful read for children and adults alike. Published in support of the Working Class Movement Library, 51 The Crescent, Salford, M5 4WX.

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Lorsque Marie arrive chez son oncle, elle se sent triste et seule jusqu'au moment o? elle d?couvre un jardin secret qui ne demande qu'? ?tre explor?.

When Mary Lennox arrives in her uncle's gloomy house on the moors, she feels forlorn and lonely. But the house is filled with exciting secrets and, behind an old ivy-covered wall is a garden, waiting to be discovered...

Original title: The Secret Garden

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The Lost Prince by Frances Hodgson Burnett is an enthralling tale about adventure, friendship, and the power of the imagination. The plot revolves around two young boys, Marco Loristan and his friend The Rat, as they navigate the complexities of life in a fictional European country on the verge of war. The tale combines themes of mystery and intrigue against the backdrop of political turmoil and espionage. Marco, a young heir to the throne, has a strange talent for memorizing and reciting. He embarks on a quest with The Rat to honor his father's legacy and provide hope to his land. Frances Hodgson Burnett's narrative brilliance is evident in her depiction of the two boys' relationship and their ability to affect change through their acts. The discussion of devotion, sacrifice, and the transformational power of hope throughout the novel lends complexity to the story.

A Little Princess is the story of Sara Crewe, a young girl who is sent from India to attend a boarding school in England. Despite her privileged background, Sara's life takes a dramatic turn when she is left penniless and alone, but her indomitable spirit and kindness never falter.

Follow Sara's journey as she navigates the challenges of poverty and loss, and discovers the true meaning of friendship, kindness, and resilience. This timeless tale is a celebration of the human spirit and the power of imagination.

With its richly drawn characters, vivid descriptions, and heartwarming message, A Little Princess has captured the hearts of readers for generations.

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ILLUSTRATED Frances Hodgson Burnett was persuaded to write this novel for children as an expanded version of Sara Crewe, otherwise known as What Happened at Miss Minchin's Boarding School. The original and far shorter version was first published in serialised form in the popular U.S.A. children's publication, St. Nicholas Magazine, in 1888. Here in the UK, the National Education Association named the book one of its Top 100 Books for Children as a result of a poll of teachers in 2007. This probably means that it would not meet with the present Minister (Michael Gove) for Education's approval. But one never knows and I doubt if the author could care less. A brilliant read, republished for a great cause, namely the Working Class Movement Library in Salford, and one for which I have no doubt Frances Hodgson Burnett would have approved. Malc Cowle, Manchester, 2013.

FULLY ILLUSTRATED. The One I Knew the Best of All traces the early life of Frances Hodgson Burnett. In it she relates her earliest memories as a child in a North Manchester middle-class home and, following her father's death, in Salford. Although a well-behaved little girl she relates her fascination with back street children and their language - the Lancashire dialect - which she sets out to learn. At the same time she provides a vivid description of the differences in the lives of those who laboured to produce Lancashire's wealth and those who took possession of it. Finally she deals with the American Civil War - the consequent Lancashire Cotton Famine - its devastating effects - her family's impoverishment and subsequent flight across the Atlantic. Here, in Tennessee, they make a new life, and Frances is forced to examine ways they can make a living. A brilliant, entertaining and thought provoking read. Published in support of The Working Class Movement Library, Salford, M5 4WX.