The Secret Garden

Name: Frances Hodgson Burnett Born: 24 November 1849, in Manchester, England Most famous book: The Secret Garden (1909) Other books: Little Lord Fauntleroy (1886), A Little Princess (1905) Countries: The United States of America, Great Britain Dies: 29 October 1924

Mary Lennox is an English girl. She is nine years old and lives in India with her mother and father. She has got blonde hair and a thin white face. She is often ill. Her father is always busy with his work. Her mother is a beautiful woman, and she is always busy with parties and friends. No one has got time for Mary. A lot of Indian servants1 look after Mary. She is not a nice child, because she only thinks about herself. [...]

The Robin

The Secret Garden

A Bad Night

Gardens are very important in Great Britain and most British people have got a garden behind their house. A lot of British people grow plants, flowers and vegetables in their gardens. Some also like visiting the gardens of big important houses. In the summer there are flower and vegetable shows, with prizes for the best flowers and the biggest vegetables. In May you can visit The Chelsea Flower Show in London. [...]

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The Magic of the Garden

When they go back home in the evening Colin’s doctor is waiting for him and Mary. ‘Don’t stay outside for a long time,’ says the doctor. ‘You must be careful, Colin, because you’re very weak.’ ‘I’m not weak and I’m not tired,’ says Colin, looking out of the window. ‘I feel well and tomorrow I’m going to stay outside all day. You can go now.’ The doctor is not pleased with Colin’s answer and leaves the room. ‘The poor doctor,’ says Mary. [...]

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