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Jul 25, 2023MTLibrary10 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
After a young girl loses her parents due to a contagious pandemic, she goes to leave to live with her uncle and discovers a secret run down garden. As a result, she resolves to restore the garden and meets new people along the way. Readers…
Jul 24, 2023SnoIsleLib_Teen rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
The Secret Garden is a story about a very selfish and stiff ten-year-old girl named Mary Lennox as she lives in Misselthwaite Manor with her ever-absent uncle after losing her parents. She unlocks a secret garden and makes it her mission…
Jul 09, 2023
I stoped at page 137
Dec 13, 2022shelf_ferns rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
The mysterious and enchanting atmosphere of this book has stuck with me through the decades. A must read for children with wonderful messages.
Aug 03, 2022EliK1 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Just as good as when I read it when I was a kid. While I thought there was more kid's 1st crush stuff in there, the whole story flowed perfectly. There's so much strength, courage, and love in this tale. Great lessons and a fantastic…
May 15, 2021naia_0 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Great classic. A must-read book. I absolutely love the beautiful friendship between Mary, Dickon and Collin. Such a lovely story! I recommend this for anyone over 10, since it does have some difficult wording that I doubt 9 year olds or…
May 08, 202122950011264959 rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
Good book, would have been better without the racist cooments.
Jan 13, 2021jsmusic2020 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Overall, lovely story and message to read to 6 year old. Cautionary note, beginning may be a bit rough for young ones. Parents can simply adjust as needed. Yet don't give up and miss out on an inspirational story of will power, benefits of…
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Jan 10, 2021LoganLib_Dekotah rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
The Secret Garden is one of my favourite classics! It follows the story of a young girl who becomes orphaned and goes to live with her uncle. It follows Mary learning to make friends and not be so lonely and a great story that many young…
Dec 30, 2020
The Secret Garden is a cheerful story about the power of hope, joy, and family. Readers will be intrigued by the obvious and drastic character development that takes place in this book. The author manages to tell the story of a young girl…
Oct 27, 2020Keogh rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
A classic book appealing to adults as much as children, with themes of hope, growth, magic, and possibility as a young girl finds new life for herself in the remote home of a reclusive uncle.
Oct 19, 2020
anyone looking for a lexile # its 970L great for 6th graders
Oct 16, 2020
I grew up with this classic story. My mom used to read it to my sister and I every winter in front of the fireplace. I love the story even now. It is something I think every child should read or have read to them.
Sep 27, 2020wyenotgo rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
While this book has garnered widespread praise for many years, even by trying to see it through the eyes of a 12-year-old, I didn't get much out of it. I've recently read several books that fall into the YA or juvenile category such as The…
Jun 07, 2020mama_bears_bookshelf rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This book is one of my favourites of all time. I love the story it's beautiful/sad it gives all the emotions. I love how Mary grows and becomes a happier child while staying in England. I love the details of the gardens and everything. It…
Jan 22, 2020gernotg rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Our daughter started with the Little Golden Book version of this when she was two years old and loved it, and moved to a slightly abridged version by three and then soon to the full librivox audiobook version before she was four. It was…
Jun 17, 2019susanchyn rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
What an incredibly wonderful book, worth reading and re-reading every several years. I resonate to different pieces each time. Among the things that struck me this time: In the book, the ending is only about Colin and his father. Mary…
Jun 02, 2019Uniballowo rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Beautifully written. Wonderful classic for all ages.
Mar 28, 2019saji_music rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I really love this book. I remember reading it when I was younger and got bored or lost my bookmark and gave up. But reading it again I was completely over come with joy! This book is definitely amazing, and it’s hard not to fall in love…
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Nov 30, 2018tkuku0407 rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
This is a very interesting book! I particularly enjoyed reading aloud the Yorkshire Talk - It sounds so cool. Good readers from the age of 8 will love this book!
Aug 07, 2018ArapahoeMarcia rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A classic tale of the transformative power of friendship and love. It's wonderful seeing these children flourish at last.
Sep 17, 2017TEENREVIEWCREW rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
The Secret Garden was a book I initially ignored due to its complex Yorkshire, but later on it was back in my hands and I flew by it in a breeze. There is no doubt as to why this is called a classic because the novel is in-depth yet…
Jul 01, 2017ArapahoeJeremiah rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This is a great book for all ages about the power of renewal found in nature and in friendship. Highly recommended!
Mar 02, 2017
I like the mystery of it and helping someone learn to love again and see the beauty of how he sees the world! ~Rebecca, age 11
Dec 03, 2016wyenotgo rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
While this book has garnered widespread praise for many years, even by trying to see it through the eyes of a 12-year-old, I didn't get much out of it. I've recently read several books that fall into the YA or juvenile category such as The…