The Secret Garden - Hardcover

by Burnett (Author)

This beautiful hardback gift edition presents Frances Hodgson Burnett's classic children's story, The Secret Garden, featuring classic full-color illustrations and stenclled page edges. Spoiled and contrary Mary Lennox is sent to live at her uncle's gloomy manor in the English country side. Here, quite unexpectedly, she discovers a new world of warmth and friendship. Unlocking a hidden garden in the grounds, Mary reveals a place of enchantment that begins to weave its magic on her and those around her. This covetable gift edition with 25 original, full-page illustrations by Luisa Uribe, is sure to enchant readers of all ages. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Deluxe Children's Classics are exquisitely designed hardcover editions of classic children's literature, beautifully presented with full-color illustrations, stenciled page-edges, and decorative endpapers. Together, they make a wonderful entryway into these best-loved classics that children can treasure forever.

Author Biography

Frances Hodgson Burnett (1949-1924) was an English-American novelist and playwright best known for her three children's novels Little Lord Fauntleroy (1885), A Little Princess (1905) and The Secret Garden (1911). Luisa Uribe lives in Bogotá, Colombia. Her primary passion is children's books, especially picture books. Her work was selected in 2015 to be part of the Iberoamerica Ilustra catalog, which showcases some of the best illustration work by Spanish-speaking artists.