Burnett, F.H. The Secret Garden. Sterling Publishers. ISBN 978-1402714597
A heartfelt story about Mary a ten-year old little girl who has lost everyone near and dear to her. She has a difficult disposition and it is certainly not improved when she arrives to live with her uncle at a sprawling English estate. Mary hears about a secret garden from the housekeeper and is determined to find the locked away garden no matter what it takes, but there are a wealth of other secrets that lurk on the estate that Mary soon learns.
A classic tale that has stood the test of time with readers. It offers healing through the beautiful nature it describes and the idea of how happiness brings more happiness. A well-written story that brings hope to all readers, but a world of imagination to any tween that reads it. A delicately styled book that will speak to any tween that enjoys a book about secrets unearthed.
No comments:
Post a Comment