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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.

"Il giardino segreto", di Frances Hodgson Burnett, pubblicato nel 1911, è un piccolo capolavoro della letteratura giovanile ma non solo, un racconto pervaso di magia, di mistero e di natura, dove i giovani personaggi compiono un percorso di trasformazione e di crescita che li porterà ad apprezzare la vita e le sue meraviglie. Fulcro del romanzo è la ricerca di un giardino segreto che la piccola protagonista Mary vuole mantenere nascosto e inviolato, un giardino che non deve essere profanato dagli adulti, metafora del nostro luogo più intimo e segreto: la nostra anima.

Bambini e ragazzi si possano educare da soli; l'amicizia tra loro può aiutarli a migliorarsi; il lavoro e la vita all'aperto garantiscono un corpo sano e favoriscono un buon equilibrio psicologico: queste sono quindi le tesi educative del romanzo, in netto contrasto con le convinzioni pedagogiche dell'epoca. Ma il libro non precorreva i tempi solo in questo: nella seconda parte del libro vengono affrontate e ben spiegate le teorie del “pensiero positivo” e della ripetizione dei pensieri positivi che è alla base di così tante tecniche cosiddette “magiche”.....

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.

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...

When orphaned Mary Lennox arrives at Misselthwaite Manor, her uncle's estate, everybody said she was the most disagreeable looking child ever seen. Depressed and withdrawn, Mary stumbles upon an arched doorway into an overgrown garden. She later discovers her pampered invalid cousin, tucked away in a dark room. Soon a charming journey into the magical secret garden begins.

To prepare his daughter, Sara, for society, wealthy widower Captain Ralph Crewe enrolls her in Miss Minchin's Select Seminary for Young Ladies. Unspoiled and genial, Sara is given all the luxuries her father can afford - and the obsequious Miss Minchin is happy to indulge. But when her father dies and his fortune is lost, Sara is forced into servitude, stripped of her privileges and possessions, and subjected to Miss Minchin's true cruel nature.

Cedric Errol is a child living in poverty with his mother in New York City, when all of a sudden, his life is turned upside down. He learns that after the untimely deaths of several distant relatives, he is heir to an enormous estate in England and has inherited the title of Lord Fauntleroy. His grandfather, the earl of Dorincourt, asks that Cedric come to England and begin managing his estate but requires that he leave his mother behind.

Come away for a little while into stories where forgotten gardens bloom again, courage is found in the smallest hearts, and kindness proves stronger than fortune. Here you will find the complete works of Frances Hodgson Burnett, lovingly read in full, just as they were written, inviting each tale to unfold at its own unhurried pace.Whether you have long cherished these books or are discovering them for the first time, may this library offer a quiet corner in which to wander, to wonder, and to return whenever you are in need of hope.

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.

Jenna-Louise Coleman reads The Secret Garden, one of the best-loved stories of all time. When newly orphaned Mary Lennox is sent to live at Misselthwaite Manor with her uncle, she is determined to be miserable. But she finds a lonely house which is full of mystery. There's her sad Uncle Archibald, her cousin, Colin, who believes he's dying, and then there's Dickon, a local boy. Together they discover a locked and secret garden and their great adventure begins.

One of Burnett's most popular novels and seen as a classic of English children's literature, the Secret Garden is a story of regrowth and regeneration. This classic tale centers around Mary Lennox, an orphan who is sent to her strange Uncle and his mansion in Yorkshire. The mansion is a...

Dive into the poignant and often harsh realities of working-class life in a mining town, as suggested by the evocative title. This podcast invites listeners to explore themes of class struggle, love, and resilience against the backdrop of Frances Hodgson Burnett's vivid storytelling. Each episode features a new complete audiobook that delves into the intricate lives of characters navigating the complexities of their circumstances, revealing the stark contrasts between social classes. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that highlight the depth of human experience and...

In mid-1880s Brooklyn, New York, Cedric Errol lives with his Mother (never named, known only as Mrs Errol or "dearest") in genteel poverty after his Father Captain Errol dies. They receive a visit from Havisham, an English lawyer with a message from Cedric's grandfather, Lord Dorincourt. Cedric is now Lord Fauntleroy and heir to the Earldom and a vast estate. The Earl wants Cedric to live with him and learn to be an English aristocrat. He offers Mrs Errol a house and income but refuses to meet or have anything to do with her. The crusty Earl is impressed by the appearance and intelligence of ...

Sara Crewe, an exceptionally intelligent and imaginative student at Miss Minchin's Select Seminary for Young Ladies, is devastated when her adored, indulgent father dies. (Summary by AngelFirePixie)

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. A Closer Look by Dream Audiobooks