Dive into the enchanting world of Frances Hodgson Burnett, where children discover magic in nature and resilience within themselves. 'The Secret Garden' invites readers to uncover the healing power of friendship and the transformative beauty of a hidden garden. 'A Little Princess' reveals the strength of hope and imagination in the face of adversity, showing that true nobility comes from the heart. In 'Little Lord Fauntleroy,' a young boy's compassion and kindness challenge social norms and redefine what it means to be valuable. This collection of classic tales celebrates the indomitable spirit of youth and the profound impact of love and kindness.
By Frances Hodgson Burnett
Published: 2019
""If you look the right way, you can see that the whole world is a garden.""
Three beloved children's classics collected in a deluxe illustrated gift edition perfect for every family library "You are a story--I am a story." Introduce to your family or rediscover for yourself three classic children's novels by Frances Hodgson Burnett, an English-born writer who moved to America at age 15 and who now joins the Library of America. This authoritative edition restores the novels to their original American texts, as Burnett wrote them and features over 40 painstakingly restored illustrations--16 in full color--plus a ribbon marker, helpful annotations, and a short chronology of Burnett's life by her biographer Gretchen Gerzina Holbrook. In The Secret Garden (1911), spoiled orphan Mary Lennox is sent to live at her uncle's manor, where she finds an abandoned walled garden. When she decides to restore the garden, she discovers the key to unlocking her own true self. Sara Crewe is the star pupil at her London boarding school in A Little Princess (1905) until news arrives that her father has died penniless. Sara is forced to become a servant, but she stays hopeful by imagining that she is secretly a princess. And in Little Lord Fauntleroy (1886), seven-year-old Cedric Errol lives in New York City and unexpectedly learns that his grandfather is an English earl. The Earl wants to teach Cedric about power and privilege, but little suspects that the innocent young American will completely change his own life. Soon to be a live action Disney movie starting Colin Firth and Julie Walters, The Secret Garden joins A Little Princess and Little Lord Fauntleroy in one deluxe illustrated volume, a perfect gift for young readers or for family libraries.
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Frances Hodgson Burnett (1849-1924) was a British-American novelist and playwright, celebrated for her contribution to children's literature. Best known for her timeless classics such as "The Secret Garden," "A Little Princess," and "Little Lord Fauntleroy," Burnett's works often explore themes of resilience, the transformational power of love, and the importance of imagination. Her writing is characterized by vivid imagery and a deep understanding of the emotional landscape of childhood, making her stories resonate with both young readers and adults. Throughout her career, Burnett's ability to intertwine fantasy with reality has left an enduring legacy in literature.
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