The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett

The Secret Garden

Frances Hodgson Burnett

224 pages • first pub 1911 (editions)

fiction classics middle grade hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced
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Frances Burnett Hodgson's novel The Secret Garden is both intriguing and uplifting. It is regarded as one of the best children's books written in the twentieth century. Mary Lennox, a sickly ten year old girl, adrift in the world after both her mo...

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Community Reviews Summary of 60,408 reviews

Moods

hopeful 70%
lighthearted 65%
inspiring 50%
adventurous 42%
emotional 37%
relaxing 31%
reflective 28%
funny 16%
mysterious 16%
sad 6%
challenging 2%
dark 2%
tense 1%

Pace

medium 61%
slow 24%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 69% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 2% | No: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 69% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.04

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