The Secret Garden

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Summary: A Childhood Classic. . .
Review: The Secret Garden, written by Frances Hodgson Burnett, is a charming book about a girl named Mary Lennox. She is a spoiled and sickly child who lives in India. When her parents die because of a cholera epidemic, she moves to Misselthwaite Manor to live with her rich uncle in England. Things are a definite change for her. Slowly she becomes stronger and starts to take an interest in the outdoors. She meets all sorts of people like Martha, Dickon, and Colin. Martha is a maid on the grounds who has taken a fancy to Mary, and Dickon is her brother. Dickon is quite an unusual fellow. He possesses the ability to talk to animals and is able to grow anything with a little bit of soil. Colin, who you will meet later in the story, is a child who has basically given up the will to live, believing he is doomed to be a hunchback like his father. Strong-willed Mary reprimands him and takes matters into her own hands. Mary has all kinds of adventures with strange sounds at night, funny accents, and a locked garden. The Secret Garden is a wonderful book about friendship, determination, and perseverence. I would recommend this book to someone of any age. It is beautifully written and full of life.

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Summary: A heartwarming tale
Review: THis is a tale of a lost little girl who is sent off somewhere. Her enviornment changes her and she soon learns the secrets of where she lives.

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Summary: Garden Magic
Review: I enjoyed this book very much. It comes to show how two disagreeable and selfish children can turn into two healthy and lovable children just by being out of doors in a beautiful garden and having each other. Many thanks to the author of the Secret Garden,Francis Hogson Burrnet. She is a very talented writer. If you ever read this book, I hope you will enjoy it as much as I did

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Summary: Fantasic ! Good for all reader
Review: I have just finish this book 2 days ago and it was very very very Good. I recommend this wonderful book to all readers young or old. You should take it upon you to read it. It for reader who want to enjoyed a good book over spring break or anytime.

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Summary: Don't be Ageist
Review: I have a real problem with the assumption that if a book has a child protagonist it is classified as Childrens Literature. This text is not just a childrens book. It operates on many levels which can be enjoyed by all ages. That it is still being read indicates just how timeless and universal the author's message is. The story is a good one. Orphaned Mary sent from India to an unknown uncle in Yorkshire discovers herself and her place in the world. Along the path of self discovery Mary joins up with her invalid cousin, Colin and Dickon, a local lad. One by one they all make it into the garden and it comes to mean different things for all of them. For Mary it is a place all of her own, To Colin it means a chance to perhaps walk for the first time while Dickon who has already made his peace with nature must help nurture the growth of his new friends. The garden is used as a metaphor. As the garden changes with the Seasons, so do the characters until finally they are blooming in the Summer Sun. Frances Hodgeson Burnett is telling us that we all have a secret garden within our heart. We must find the key, open the door and unlock what is inside so that we can grow physically, spiritually and emotionally. I recommend this book to everyone because I think there is something of all of us in it.

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Summary: A total classic
Review: This book is really a total classic. Mary was so determined to get Collin better was what made me love this book so much. Mary is a determined, stubborn, funny little girl. I think she is what makes this book alive.

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Summary: Almost Like a Movie!
Review: The story was so great, it almost like I was seeing a movie in my head! It was really realistic. I really would recommend this book to people who like novels.

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Summary: Something I'll Always Love
Review: I first picked up this book when my school had auditions for the musical, "The Secret Garden", and I couldn't put it down. I even came to be cast as Mary Lennox in the play, and from that experiance I know exactly how she felt about her garden. The book truly came alive. This book is for anyone and everyone. I'm 12 years old and I loved it! The characters are very inspiring. Don't let the movies fool you, this book is a classic. :o) Enjoy it!

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Summary: It's wonderful for those who belong!
Review: Well, I think this is a very good book, but the reading level should be changed.It should be for children of 5-9, or an English beginner. I was 10 when I read this book and I found it not very amusing. I am now 11 and I have belonged to another world. Just to note: Children over 10, in this era, whatever nationality, should begin reading books about political intrigues, the art of war,and philosophy, especially those living in a chaotic country like mine. For children below 9, I think, this is truly a wonderful book.

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Summary: The Secret Garden is my favorite book
Review: The Secret Garden is my favotite childrens book. I have read the book many times but when I read it for the first time I was just fastinated by the main character, Mary. It starts out with Mary in India the daughter of very wealthy parents who don't seem to want to spend much time with her. She is sent to live with her uncle after an unfortunate accident. She finally discovers her lost childhood and some other fastinating things about the mansion her uncle lives in. This is a wonderful book and I hope you enjoy it as much as I have.