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Ratings: ★★★★★ (4.9/5)
Genre: Children’s Literature / Classic / Fiction / Coming-of-age / Fantasy

Book Review:
Frances Hodgson Burnett’s The Secret Garden (1911) is one of the most beloved children’s books of all time. Mary Lennox, a spoilt and selfish girl, is orphaned in India and sent to live in her uncle’s gloomy mansion on the Yorkshire moors. There she discovers a hidden, locked garden — abandoned for ten years. With the help of Dickon (a boy who can talk to animals) and her sickly cousin Colin, Mary brings the garden back to life. As the garden blossoms, the children themselves are transformed — learning about friendship, hard work, and the sheer magic of being alive. Alison Lurie calls it “One of the most original and brilliant children’s books of the twentieth century.” This Penguin Classics edition includes Lurie’s introduction and notes. Perfect for readers of all ages.