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Nobile, colta, dai modi eleganti, con un ottimo carattere e un certo fascino, Emily Fox-Seton potrebbe essere una moglie ideale, ma è poverissima e ha ormai 34 anni. Quando incontra Lord Walderhurst, un vedovo cinquantenne, non fa nulla per conquistarlo ed è quasi stupita quando lui si dichiara.

Quando arriva a Misselthwaite Manor, la tetra casa dello zio, Mary è una bambina scorbutica, insensibile e solitaria. Il posto non le piace e ancora meno le persone che ci vivono. Ma presto scoprirà che lì esiste un giardino abbandonato in cui la natura regna indisturbata. Con l'aiuto del suo amico Colin, Mary ne farà un posto magico e segreto, estirpando le erbacce e le paure, coltivando le piante e i sogni.

Sara Crewe is the brightest, richest, and most generous girl in Miss Minchin’s school for girls, and her father gives her everything she might desire. But when her beloved father dies, Sara’s friends and prized possessions are suddenly taken away, and she is banished to the attic and forced to work as a common drudge. Fed only crumbs, she still saves enough to feed her pet rat, and she tells wonderful stories to comfort Becky, the kitchen maid.

Emily Fox-Seton is a simple but good-hearted woman struggling to make ends meet while attempting to maintain the dignity of someone distantly related to the aristocracy. The Marquis of Walderhurst is an awkward but eligible bachelor being comically pursued by a pageant of unmarried ladies. When the Marquis surprises everyone by giving his attentions to Emily, he makes himself a fairy prince in her eyes. But marrying her prince is not the end of Emily's troubles.

This engaging collection of seven classic children’s stories presented by Voices in the Wind Audio Theatre includes Alice In Wonderland, Alice Through the Looking Glass, Snow White, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, The Secret Garden, and The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Each story is performed by a full cast of award-winning voice actors enhanced by sound effects and music. Timeless classics that are sure to entice the imagination of the very young and the young at heart! 

A forgotten key. A hidden door. A garden waiting to come alive. After losing her parents, lonely and disagreeable Mary Lennox is sent to live with her reclusive uncle at Misselthwaite Manor, a vast and mysterious estate on the Yorkshire moors. Surrounded by locked rooms, whispering corridors...

"A Little Princess" is a 1905 children's novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett. It is a revised and expanded version of Burnett's 1888 serialized novel entitled "Sara Crewe: or, What Happened at Miss Minchin's Boarding School", which was published in St. Nicholas Magazine.

Living off crumbs in a dreary attic, Sara Crewe comforts herself with wondrous stories of adventure and fortune, and in the end the stories become true.

Mary Lennox, a sickly and contrary little girl, is orphaned to dim prospects in a gloomy English manor - her only friend is a bed-ridden boy named Colin whose prospects may be dimmer than hers. But when Mary finds the key to a Secret Garden, the magical powers of transformation fall within her reach. A beloved classic of children's literature The Secret Garden tells an inspirational tale of transformation and empowerment.

One day Ceddie Errol is visited by a gruff lawyer at the tiny house he shares with his widowed mother, and his life is never to be the same: for waiting in England is Dorincourt Castle, where Ceddie is to reside as the sole living heir to the irascible, proud, and selfish Earl of Dorincourt. It will be up to this virtuous boy to capture and warm the Earl's heart and transform him into a doting grandfather and responsible landlord.

Mary, unloved and selfish, finds friendship and happiness helping her neurotic, invalid cousin become strong and healthy. Nature's powerful magic touches both children as they toil to revive their secret garden. The story alludes to some very modern themes including the ability of mental beliefs to create health, the strength of group optimism, and the restorative power of nature.

This story is about an American lad of 7 years old who lives with his young widowed mother in New York. He spends his days with his friend the grocery man Mr. Hobbs, the boot black Dick, and other young lads from his town. His best friend is his mother, whom he calls dearest, because that is what his papa used to call her. Cedric has curly blond hair, a sturdy young body, and a beautiful face that is only matched by his sweet temperament. He is always thinking of others and what they might need.One day, an English lawyer comes to Cedric's house with news that will change his young life forever...

Sara Crewe is a very intelligent, polite, and creative young girl. Born to a wealthy soldier in India, Sara was brought all the way to London in Victorian-era England for a formal education. At the upscale boarding school, Sara is forced to tolerate the haughty, disdainful headmistress, Miss Minchin. Unfortunately, things only get worse for Sara when her father's bankruptcy and death leave her impoverished and at the mercy of the jealous Miss Minchin. Sara undergoes numerous trials as she humbly allows herself to be subjected to servitude, but with the help of several dear friends (both seen ...

Frances Hodgson Burnett's classic children's novel is about orphaned Mary Lennox, who is sent to live with her uncle at Misslethwaite Manor in Yorkshire. Initially a sour, bad-tempered child, Mary begins to bloom under the influence of nature when she discovers a long-abandoned garden on the grounds of her uncle's estate. Burnett's novel is brought to life by LibriVox volunteers who lend their voices to her characters. (Summary by Elizabeth Klett) Cast Narrator/Martha: Elizabeth Klett Mary Lennox: Arielle Lipshaw Mrs. Lennox: Caprisha Page Colonel McGrew/Dr. Craven: Tyler Harms Basil/Mrs. ...

A Little Princess is a timeless tale of resilience and imagination, penned by the author of The Secret Garden. Seven-year-old Sara Crewe arrives in London to attend Miss Minchins Select Seminary for Young Ladies, leaving behind her beloved father. At the seminary, Saras bright spirit and kindness endear her to some, while her fathers wealth breeds envy in others. Everything changes on her eleventh birthday when she receives devastating news that alters her life forever. Join Sara on her journey of hope and perseverance. -Summary by Elizabeth Klett

Discover the lesser-known yet captivating novel by the author of beloved classics like The Secret Garden and A Little Princess. Follow miss Lysbeth Crespigny, a young woman raised in the confines of her three maiden aunts, as she embarks on her first journey into the world. With a heart full of curiosity and a spirit yearning for adventure, she quickly learns that the world outside is far more intricate and bewildering than she ever imagined. At just 18, Lysbeth faces choices that will shape her identity and test her resilience, ultimately guiding her towards the strength she never knew she ...

T. Tembarom is a young man from the bustling streets of New York City, where he ekes out a living blacking shoes and selling newspapers. His life takes a dramatic turn when he learns that he has inherited a vast estate in England, complete with a comfortable income. While most would see this as a dream come true, Tembarom finds himself caught in a dilemma the rise in social status places a chasm between him and Little Anne, the girl he loves. Determined to prove that he can navigate High Society without losing sight of his true self, he embarks on a quest to win her heart and show her that she...

The Secret Garden is a timeless tale of mystery, friendship, and transformation. When orphaned Mary Lennox is sent to live with her reclusive uncle in a gloomy mansion, she discovers a long-forgotten garden hidden behind locked gates. As she nurtures the garden back to life, she also finds healing, love, and unexpected friendships. Filled with magic and wonder, Frances Hodgson Burnett’s beloved novel reminds us of the power of nature, resilience, and hope. Step into this enchanting world and unlock the secrets within (Summary by Dream Audio Books)

The classic story of young orphan Mary Lennox, whose parents died in India during a cholera epidemic. From there, she goes to England to live with her hunchbacked uncle. This is a story of change, where both adults and children learn to become better people.

The Secret Garden tells the story of Mary Lennox, a spoiled young English girl being raised in India. After the death of her parents, she is sent to live at her mysterious uncle’s Yorkshire estate, Misselthwaite Manor. Mary is disagreeable, used to being waited on, and initially does not even know how to dress herself. At Misselthwaite, she is mostly ignored and left to wander outside in the gardens. The manor is full of secrets, though, and Mary often hears the screams of a child echoing its halls at night, despite the servants’ insistence that it is only the wind. She also hears rumors ...