The secret garden
by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Great Illustrated Classics
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
After moving to a remote estate on the windswept moors, a curious girl named Mary uncovers a hidden garden and meets a sickly cousin whose life begins to change with the garden's magic. Together, they embark on a journey of friendship, healing, and unexpected hope amid the shadows of loss and loneliness. Their discoveries transform not only the secret garden but also their hearts.
Representation & Themes
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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Details
- ISBN
- 1577658094
- Pages
- 238
- Publisher
- ABDO
- Published
- 2002
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 17,989