A collectible edition of Frances Hodgson Burnetts beloved childrens classic, with enchanting illustrations by Charles Robinson.
The Secret Garden tells the story of Mary Lennox, a child who is spoiled, unliked, and tragically orphaned. She is sent to live with her uncle, who resides in a magnificent manor in the Yorkshire countryside. Mary discovers a garden tucked away in the manors grounds, and as the dilapidated garden transforms, so does the young girl. This book, which powerfully shows the healing power of nature, has resonated with generations of readers. Now fans of all ages can rediscover The Secret Garden in this beautiful clothbound edition featuring the exquisite colour illustrations by Charles Robinson that appeared in the original British edition of 1911. A new introduction explores how Robinson and other artists have approached the challenge of illustrating Frances Hodgson Burnetts timeless tale.
INTRODUCTION: ILLUSTRATING THE SECRET GARDEN
By Alice A. Carter 7
I There Is No One Left 23
II Mistress Mary Quite Contrary 28
III Across the Moor 35
IV Martha 39
V The Cry in the Corridor 54
VI There Was Some One CryingThere Was! 60
VII The Key of the Garden 67
VIII The Robin Who Showed the Way 73
IX The Strangest House Any One Ever Lived In 81
X Dickon 89
XI The Nest of the Missel Thrush 100
XII Might I Have a Bit of Earth? 107
XIII I Am Colin 115
XIV A Young Rajah 127
XV Nest Building 137
XVI I Wont! Said Mary 147
XVII A Tantrum 154
XVIII Tha Munnot Waste No Time 161
XIX It Has Come! 167
XX I Shall Live Foreverand Everand Ever! 177
XXI Ben Weatherstaff 184
XXII When the Sun Went Down 193
XXIII Magic 198
XXIV Let Them Laugh 208
XXV The Curtain 218
XXVI Its Mother! 224
XXVII In the Garden 232
Frances Hodgson Burnett (18491924) was the author of over 40 books, including The Secret Garden, The Little Princess, and Little Lord Fauntleroy. Charles Robinson (18701937) was a prolific illustrator of childrens books, among them A Childs Garden of Verses, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, and Grimms Fairy Tales.
