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The Secret Garden

By Francis Hodgson Burnett
Illustrated by Inga Moore

Step into the world of the secret garden with a beautifully illustrated gift edition of one the best-loved children’s stories ever.

When orphan Mary Lennox arrives from India to live with her uncle, everyone at Misselthwaite Manor thinks her a most disagreeable child. Then one day she discovers a secret garden, locked and hidden for ten years. An instant classic, "The Secret Garden" has been cherished by generations of readers since its publication in 1911.

  • This ornate edition of Frances Hodgson Burnett’s timeless story is a gift to be treasured.
  • A remarkable new edition using the original unabridged text and beautifully observed illustrations.

About the author

Frances Hodgson Burnett wrote over forty books in her lifetime, including many for adults, but she is most famous for her children’s books "A Little Princess" and "The Secret Garden".

About the illustrator

Inga Moore has illustrated numerous children's books including "The Books of Beasts", "Horse Tales", and an acclaimed version of "The Wind in the Willows".

Review

"The joy of this 1911 text is in the new illustrations." Reading Time Vol 52 no3

ISBN: 9780744586282
Imprint: Walker Books
Distributor: TL Distribution in Australia & Macmillan Publishers in New Zealand
Binding: Hardback
Release Date: October 1, 2007
Dimensions: 210 x 260mm, 280pp
Stock Status: Backlist title
Australian RRP: $34.95
New Zealand RRP: $39.99
Stock Level: In Stock

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