The Secret Garden (dramatic reading)

Written by Frances Hodgson Burnett

Narrated by LibriVox Community

Frances Hodgson Burnett's classic children's novel is about orphaned Mary Lennox, who is sent to live with her uncle at Misslethwaite Manor in Yorkshire. Initially a sour, bad-tempered child, Mary begins to bloom under the influence of nature when she discovers a long-abandoned garden on the grounds of her uncle's estate. Burnett's novel is brought to life by LibriVox volunteers who lend their voices to her characters.

Summary by Elizabeth Klett

• Language: English
• Publisher: LibriVox
• Release date: Aug 25, 2014
• ISBN: 9781094252391

Frances Hodgson Burnett

Francis Hodgson Burnett (1849-1924) was a novelist and playwright born in England but raised in the United States. As a child, she was an avid reader who also wrote her own stories. What was initially a hobby would soon become a legitimate and respected career. As a late-teen, she published her first story in Godey's Lady's Book and was a regular contributor to several periodicals. She began producing novels starting with That Lass o’ Lowrie’s followed by Haworth’s and Louisiana. Yet, she was best known for her children’s books including Little Lord Fauntleroy and The Secret Garden.

Reviews for The Secret Garden (dramatic reading)

[Celia Klassen · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

One of my favorite stories of all time. But I'm not a huge fan of this reading of it. Ben weatherstaff, Colin and Mary and Dicken were read well enough but the Dr was terrible and the narrator was just reading with no passion for the exciting bits, almost like an automated voice. The BBC reading is MUCH better

[Palmer · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

One of the best, most heartfelt books I’ve ever read!

[kristen cornelius · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A Classic!

[Jane McAdory · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I have loved this story since the first time I read it as a child. It is full of every emotion known. It is full of anguish, sorrow, despair, and even more, of love.

[Melinda · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I really like the book








I really like the book

[judy griffin · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

Not interested in children’s book

[Ashlyn Forstall · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I watched the film as a kid and enjoyed but the book is simply magical. I loved this book!