![]() She grew up not feeling the warmth of a parent’s touch and care which caused her to become selfish and cruel herself. Born in India, she lived with her British parents but was raised by the servants of their household instead. It tells the story of Mary Lennox, a troubled young girl with a lonely upbringing due to her wealthy snobbish parents’ unloving and cold relationship with her. This free audiobook edition of The Secret Garden is narrated by the talented Karen Savage. The serial was written by Frances Hodgson Burnett and is considered a classic in children’s literature and has been adapted into various stage plays and films throughout the years. This was one of the most popular children’s stories of the time and still holds up even to this day. The Secret Garden was originally a series that was published during the 1910 and was republished again as a whole on 1911. It remains a popular and beloved story of a child's journey into maturity, and a must-read for every child, parent, teacher and anyone who would enjoy this fascinating glimpse of childhood.The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett – A free audiobook ![]() In 1991, a Japanese anime version was launched for television in Japan. The book has been adapted extensively on stage, film and television and translated into all the world's major languages. It is the best known of Frances Hodgson Burnett's works, though most of us have definitely heard of, if not read, her other novel Little Lord Fauntleroy. Commonsense, truth and kindness, compassion and a belief in the essential goodness of human beings lie at the heart of this unforgettable story. ![]() It has wonderful elements of mystery, spirituality, charming characters and an authentic rendering of childhood emotions and experiences. The Secret Garden appeals to both young and old alike. The kindly servants ignore her queries or pretend they haven't heard, spiking Mary's curiosity. The mystery deepens when she hears sounds of sobbing from somewhere within her uncle's vast mansion. Once when he's away from home, Mary discovers a charming walled garden which is always kept locked. ![]() However, her nature undergoes a gradual transformation when she learns of the tragedies that have befallen her strict and disciplinarian uncle whom she earlier feared and despised. When she arrives, she is a rude, stubborn and given to stormy temper tantrums. She travels to his home, Misselthwaite Manor located in the gloomy Yorkshire, a vast change from the sunny and warm climate she was used to. Mary is given to the care of her uncle Archibald Craven, whom she has never met. However, her memories of her parents are not pleasant, as they were a selfish, neglectful and pleasure-seeking couple. The plot centers round Mary Lennox, a young English girl who returns to England from India, having suffered the immense trauma by losing both her parents in a cholera epidemic. Initially published as a serial story in 1910 in The American Magazine, it was brought out in novel form in 1911. One of the most delightful and enduring classics of children's literature, The Secret Garden by Victorian author Frances Hodgson Burnett has remained a firm favorite with children the world over ever since it made its first appearance. ![]()
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