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Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Hardback (Deluxe Sprayed Edge Edition)
ISBN: 9789363123328
Publisher: Wilco International
Age Range: 8-12 years
Overview:
Step into the magic of Misselthwaite Manor with this gorgeous deluxe hardback edition of Frances Hodgson Burnett's evergreen classic, The Secret Garden. Finished with elegant sprayed edges and sturdy binding, this edition is built to be treasured and reread for generations. Perfect for young readers discovering Mary Lennox's story for the first time, or collectors adding a keepsake to their classic literature shelf, this book blends timeless storytelling with a striking, gift-ready presentation.
About the Book:
When orphaned Mary Lennox arrives at her uncle's brooding estate on the Yorkshire moors, she is spoiled, sickly, and friendless. Misselthwaite Manor is a place of closed doors, hidden sorrow, and a mysterious garden locked away for a decade. As Mary explores the grounds with the help of a cheerful robin and Dickon, a local boy with a gift for befriending wild creatures, she finds the door to that forgotten garden. What follows is one of literature's most beloved tales of renewal: nursing the garden back to life awakens Mary's own capacity for joy and resilience, and eventually helps heal her frail, reclusive cousin Colin. First published in 1911, Burnett's novel has enchanted readers for over a century with its gentle blend of mystery, nature, and emotional depth. This deluxe hardback edition presents the complete, unabridged classic text in a beautifully bound format with sprayed page edges, as satisfying to display as it is to read. Themes of grief, healing, friendship, and the restorative power of nature run throughout, offering young readers lessons about empathy, patience, and hope, while adult readers will find fresh resonance in Burnett's atmospheric prose. Whether a first introduction for a child or a nostalgic re-read for an adult, this edition offers a rewarding escape into one of English literature's most enduring stories of transformation.
Key Benefits:
- Deluxe hardback binding with elegant sprayed page edges, perfect for gifting or display
- Presents the complete, unabridged classic text of The Secret Garden
- A beloved, multi-generational story of friendship, nature, and healing
- Brand new condition, ideal for building a lasting home library
- A wonderful introduction to classic literature for young readers aged 8-12
- Compact, sturdy format makes it easy to carry, read, and reread
About the Author:
Frances Hodgson Burnett (1849-1924) was an English-American novelist and playwright, born in Manchester before her family emigrated to Tennessee in her childhood. She began writing to support her family as a teenager and became one of the most celebrated authors of her era, best known for the children's classics Little Lord Fauntleroy, A Little Princess, and The Secret Garden. Burnett wrote The Secret Garden after buying a home in England, drawing inspiration from her own garden. Her stories remain cherished for their warmth and enduring emotional truth.
Why You'll Love This Edition:
A stunning deluxe hardback with sprayed edges that turns a beloved classic into a genuine keepsake. Ideal as a gift for young readers, collectors, or anyone rediscovering the timeless magic of Misselthwaite Manor.
Please Note: Cover design shown is the UK edition; ISBN reflects the UK print edition dispatched.
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