9.14k reviews for:

The Secret Garden Illustrated

Frances Hodgson Burnett

4.06 AVERAGE

itsjustme_yey's review against another edition

4.25

funny lighthearted fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

jomvb2002's review against another edition

4.5

adventurous hopeful lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

507aln's review against another edition

4.0

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Definitely putting this on my kids to-read list!

hrtshpedtulips's review against another edition

5.0

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Книгата ми хареса четох я миналият месец. Беше много сладка,но в началото ми вървеше бавно.

janahagen's review against another edition

DID NOT FINISH: 16%

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Wasn't interested in spending any more time on it at this time
I have a hard time staying interested in books written for children or young adults

caribeandthebooks's review against another edition

4.5

funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

abee21's review against another edition

5.0

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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This story was so rejuvenating and lovely

jesieo's review against another edition

4.25

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

cosmicnix's review against another edition

3.5

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pretty fucking good

readshaylove's review against another edition

4.0

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"The Secret Garden" by Frances Hodgson Burnett tells the story of spoiled and lonely Mary Lennox, who discovers a hidden garden and forms a friendship with Colin Craven, a sickly boy who learns to embrace life. Although some of the book's language is outdated after 100 years, its central message about the healing power of nature, companionship, and self-belief remains true. The plot and characters are straightforward, yet the transformation of the children's hearts, minds, and spirits, as well as the garden's magic, are beautifully portrayed. It's a very short read that is charming with a nice ending.