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The Secret Garden
by Frances Hodgson BurnettMary Lennox is an unhappy and unloved little girl. Sent to live at her uncle's gloomy manor in Yorkshire, she is determined to hate her new home. But when she unlocks a hidden garden in the grounds, the magic of the place starts to weave its spell on Mary and those around her. Frances Hodgson Burnett's best-loved story is guaranteed to enchant young readers age 8 and up. This edition also features illustrations by the prolific artist, Charles Robinson.
The Secret Garden
by Frances Hodgson BurnettSpoilt and contrary Mary Lennox is sent to live at her uncle's gloomy manor in Yorkshire. 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. Presented with new illustrations by Luisa Uribe, Frances Hodgson Burnett's best-loved story is guaranteed to enchant readers of all ages.
The Secret Garden: Mandarin Companion Graded Reader - Traditional Character Version (The Psammead Ser.)
by Frances Hodgson Burnett Lauren ChildAfter the death of her parents, Mary Lennox is sent back from India to live in her uncle's huge, gloomy house on the English moors. Mary is lonely and miserable until she stumbles upon her disabled cousin Colin, hidden away from the world by his troubled father. Together they discover the door to a secret garden, and open up a world of freedom and enchantment that they could have never imagined . . .
The Secret Garden
by Claire FreedmanRediscover the magical story of Mary Lennox, who arrives in the wild and windswept Yorkshire a sickly and miserable girl - until she discovers a forgotten, Secret Garden. As Mary works hard to bring the garden back to life, its magic begins to work on her too . . .This classic and beloved story has been beautifully retold by Claire Freedman and brought to glorious visual life by new illustration talent Shaw Davidson
The Secret Garden: Mandarin Companion Graded Reader - Traditional Character Version (First Avenue Classics (tm) Ser.)
by Frances Hodgson BurnettA gloriously illustrated new edition of the classic story, retold for the young and young at heart.
The Secret Garden (HarperCollins Children’s Classics)
by Frances Hodgson BurnettThis beautiful HarperCollins Children’s Classics edition of Frances Hodgson Burnett’s The Secret Garden is the perfect addition to any bookshelf.
The Secret Garden: The children's classic with 20 hands-on STEAM Activities (STEAM Tales)
by Frances Hodgson Burnett Katie DickerFire up young readers' imagination and creativity with this classic story featuring added STEAM activities.Frances Hodgson Burnett's enchanting tale is retold with vivid and engaging new illustrations – and at the end of every chapter, there are exciting new science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics activities, themed around the events in the book. The activities range from simple puzzles to fun, dynamic experiments, so there's something for every enquiring mind. It's the ideal combination of wonderful story and stimulating science fun.
The Secret Garden: Mary’s Journal
by HarperCollinsChildren’sBooksA beautifully illustrated journal of ten-year-old Mary Lennox based on the enchanting new family movie, The Secret Garden, launching globally in Spring 2020. The perfect gift for all fans of The Secret Garden!
The Secret Garden (PDF): Usborne Young Reading CD Packs
by Frances Hodgson Burnett Adapted by Mary Sebag-MontefioreWhen Mary Lennox arrives in her uncle's gloomy house, she feels forlorn and lonely. But the house is filled with exciting secrets and a garden to be discovered.
The Secret Garden: The Story of the Movie
by Linda ChapmanA magical and heart-warming novelisation based on the brand-new Secret Garden movie coming to cinemas soon. From the producers of Harry Potter and Paddington, Frances Hodgson Burnett’s classic tale returns to cinemas in the story of Mary Lennox (Dixie Egerickx), who is sent to live with her uncle, Archibald Craven (Colin Firth) and housekeeper Mrs Medlock (Julie Walters) in the Yorkshire moors. There she meets her cousin Colin (Edan Hayhurst) and together they discover a wondrous secret garden, a magical place of adventure that will change their lives forever. Children will love this official novelisation of the film and will be gripped by ten-year-old Mary’s epic journey of discovery.
Secret Heart (Signature Ser.)
by David AlmondJoe lives with his mother in Helmouth, a forgotten village crumbling on the edge of the suburbs. His days are spent trying to evade the demands of school and the taunts of the local bullies. Joe's friend, Stanny, insists that Joe must toughen up, become a survivor - and he is adamant that a weekend in the wilderness with Stanny and his Uncle Joff will do the trick.Into Joe's unhappy world comes Hackenschmidt's Circus, and with it the strangely familiar Corinna. She tells Joe, 'In the circus there is a secret heart ' - a place of contained wildness where the barriers between the human and animal world are fluid. And indeed, Joe's dreams are already stalked by a tiger, so real that his skin and its pelt begin to feel as one...A stunning novel from the author of the modern children's classic Skellig - winner of the Carnegie Medal and the Whitbread Children's Book Award. David Almond is also winner of the 2010 Hans Christian Andersen award.
The Secret Hen House Theatre
by Helen PetersSince the death of her mother, Hannah's family life has been somewhat chaotic. Her father is absorbed by running their dilapidated farm, and the four children are increasingly left to their own devices. These include "farming” each room of the house, looking after an enormous pet sheep called Jasper, and writing and directing plays in a disused hen house. But when the farm is threatened with demolition, Hannah determines to save it and realize her dreams at the same time...
Secret Horse
by Jane SmileyWhen eighth-grader Abby Lovitt looks out at those pure-gold rolling hills, she knows there's no place she'd rather be than her family's ranch-even with all the hard work of tending to nine horses. But some chores are no work at all, like grooming young Jack. At eight months, his rough foal coat has shed out, leaving a smooth, rich silk, like chocolate. As for Black George, such a good horse, it turns out he's a natural jumper. When he and Abby clear four feet easy as pie, heads start to turn at the ring-buyers' heads-and Abby knows Daddy won't turn down a good offer. Then a letter arrives from a private investigator, and suddenly Abby stands to lose not one horse but two. The letter states that Jack's mare may have been sold to the Lovitts as stolen goods. A mystery unfolds, more surprising than Abby could ever expect. Will she lose her beloved Jack to his rightful owners?'Jane Smiley is one of the premiere novelists of her generation, possessed of a mastery of craft and an uncompromising vision that grow more powerful with each book.' Washington Post
The Secret Hour: Number 1 in series (Midnighters #1)
by Scott WesterfeldAs the new girl at Bixby High School, Jessica Day expected some unwelcome attention. What she didn't expect was to feel an instant connection to a stranger in the corridor . . .Who is this boy dressed in black? And why can she feel his eyes following her wherever she goes? The answers will have to wait until the sun goes down, for here in Bixby, midnight is the time for secrets; secrets that Jessica is going to find out, whether she wants to or not.
Secret in the Stone: The Unicorn Quest 2 (The Unicorn Quest)
by Kamilla BenkoClaire Martinson and her sister Sophie are fighting to save Arden, the magical land they discovered by climbing up a chimney in their late aunt's house. They are the last descendants of Prince Martin of Arden, and only a prince or princess – with magic in their blood – can awaken the lost unicorns.As Claire struggles with her magical training, Sophie uncovers dangerous truths about the people they thought were their friends. Will Claire be able to prove she is the heir who was prophesied and unlock the magic of the unicorns – before it's too late?This series is perfect for Frozen fans and anyone wanting to return to Narnia ...
Secret in the Stone: The Unicorn Quest 2 (The Unicorn Quest)
by Kamilla Benko"Hand to readers who love Narnia." --School Library Journal on The Unicorn Quest* "Those who love Madeleine L'Engle's A Wrinkle in Time or . . . Neil Gaiman's Coraline, can't miss this debut." --Booklist, starred review, on The Unicorn QuestThe second book in an enchanting fantasy series The Unicorn Quest, about a real-world girl and her sister in a land full of magic and strange creatures. Claire Martinson and her sister Sophie have decided to stay in Arden--the magical land they discovered by climbing up a chimney in their great-aunt's manor. If what they've learned is true, the sisters are the last descendants of the royal family, and only a true heir of Arden--with magic in her blood--can awaken the unicorns. Since Sophie has does not have magic, the land's last hope rests on Claire. The sisters journey to Stonehaven, a famed Gemmer school high in the mountains of Arden, so Claire can train in the magic of stone. As Claire struggles through classes, Sophie uncovers dangerous secrets about the people they thought they could trust. With Arden on the brink of crumbling, can Claire prove she is the prophesied heir and unlock the magic of the unicorns before it's too late?Acclaim for The Unicorn QuestA Kids' Indie Next SelectionA Mighty Girl Best Book of the YearAn ALA Top Ten First Novel for Youth
A Secret in Time (In Time #4)
by Sally NichollsAlex and Ruby are back in their FOURTH time-slip adventure, tumbling back into 1947! From multi-award-winning author Sally Nicholls comes another brilliant action-packed adventure for 7+ readers, beautifully illustrated by Rachael Dean. When siblings Alex and Ruby tumble back through the mirror, they find themselves in the freezing-cold winter of 1947. Food is scarce in the aftermath of the Second World War and life at Applecott House is hard. As Alex and Ruby discover they must solve the mystery of a missing family heirloom to ever have hopes of returning home, their adventure takes them trekking across the snow and treacherous ice on a perilous treasure hunt. Will they make it home and back to the present day or will they be stuck in 1947? Full of action and humour and featuring exciting black-and-white illustrations throughout, this is another superb time-slip story which brilliantly brings history to life as part of an adventure. 'A clever vehicle for introducing the differences between then and now in an accessible way, with a fast-paced plot and a lovely spooky ending' - The Times on A Chase in Time Have you read Alex and Ruby's other adventures: A Chase in Time, A Christmas in Time, An Escape in Time? Cover illustration by Isabelle Follath.
The Secret Island: 1: The Secret Island Ebook (Secret Stories)
by Enid BlytonIn Enid Blyton's classic Secret Stories mystery always leads to adventure.In Enid Blyton's very first full-length adventure novel, meet siblings Peggy, Mike and Nora. They live with their cruel uncle and aunt and long to escape, so when their friend Jack takes them to a secret, deserted island, they run away to live there. But not all is as it seems on the island and the children soon find their adventures are only just beginning ...First published in 1938, this edition contains the original text and is unillustrated.
The Secret Jungle: Series 4 Book 1 (Team Hero #1)
by Adam BladeX-Men meets Beast Quest at the school for superheroes! An epic new adventure series from bestselling author Adam Blade - with amazing comic-book style illustrations. JACK, RUBY AND DANNY FACE A DEADLY ROBOTIC FOE! RUBY'S MOTHER HAS VANISHED INTO THE DEPTHS OF THE JUNGLE. TO FIND HER, TEAM HERO MUST EXPLORE A NEW, VAST LANDSCAPE - AND DO BATTLE WITH A GIANT ROBOT! There are FOUR thrilling adventures to collect in this series - don't miss out! Book 1: The Secret Jungle, Book 2: Ninja Strike, Book 3: The Night Thief, Book 4: An Army AwakensAnd don't forget Adam Blade's other series: Beast Quest and Sea Quest
The Secret Key: Agatha Oddly (book 1) (Agatha Oddly #1)
by Lena JonesMeet thirteen-year-old Agatha Oddly – a bold, determined heroine, and the star of a stylish new detective series.
The Secret Kitten (Holly Webb Animal Stories #30)
by Holly WebbLucy can’t help but feel lonely when she and her brother move in with their gran, leaving behind their old friends. Lucy wishes she could have a pet, but Gran isn’t keen on animals. A stray kitten catches Lucy’s attention, and she instantly falls in love with it. Where will the kitten go if she can’t find anyone to take her in? A heart-warming read from best-selling author Holly Webb, perfect for fans of Magic Animal Friends and Animal Ark.
The Secret Lake
by Karen InglisA lost dog, a hidden time tunnel and a secret lake. A page-turning time travel adventure for children aged 8-11. Now enjoyed by thousands of young readers! When Stella and her younger brother, Tom, move to their new London home, they become mystified by the disappearances of Harry, their elderly neighbour’s small dog. Where does he go? And why does he keep reappearing wet-through? Their quest to solve the riddle over the summer holidays leads to a boat buried under a grassy mound, and a tunnel that takes them to a secret lake. Who is the boy rowing towards them who looks so terrified? And whose are those children’s voices carried on the wind from beyond the woods? Stella and Tom soon discover that they have travelled back in time to their home and its gardens almost 100 years earlier. Here they make both friends and enemies, and uncover startling connections between the past and present. "A modern children's classic." The Secret Lake has been described by readers as a modern Tom's Midnight Garden and compared in atmosphere with The Secret Garden and the Enid Blyton and Nancy Drew mystery adventure stories. Its page-turning plot, with its many twists and turns, makes it a firm favourite with both boys and girls. Karen Inglis describes it as, a time travel mystery adventure with modern twists - the kind of story that I loved to read as a child, but brought right up to date.
The Secret Lake (PDF)
by Karen InglisA lost dog, a hidden time tunnel and a secret lake. A page-turning time travel adventure for children aged 8-11. Now enjoyed by thousands of young readers! When Stella and her younger brother, Tom, move to their new London home, they become mystified by the disappearances of Harry, their elderly neighbour’s small dog. Where does he go? And why does he keep reappearing wet-through? Their quest to solve the riddle over the summer holidays leads to a boat buried under a grassy mound, and a tunnel that takes them to a secret lake. Who is the boy rowing towards them who looks so terrified? And whose are those children’s voices carried on the wind from beyond the woods? Stella and Tom soon discover that they have travelled back in time to their home and its gardens almost 100 years earlier. Here they make both friends and enemies, and uncover startling connections between the past and present. A modern children's classic The Secret Lake has been described by readers as a modern Tom's Midnight Garden and compared in atmosphere with The Secret Garden and the Enid Blyton and Nancy Drew mystery adventure stories. Its page-turning plot, with its many twists and turns, makes it a firm favourite with both boys and girls. Karen Inglis describes it as, a time travel mystery adventure with modern twists - the kind of story that I loved to read as a child, but brought right up to date.
The Secret Legacy
by Rigoberta Menchú Dante LianoNobel Peace Prize winner and noted Maya activist Rigoberta Menchú Tum returns once more to the world of her childhood in The Secret Legacy. Seven-year-old Ixkem is chosen by her grandfather amongst all the villagers to inherit the responsibility for tending his special cornfield. Ixkem goes to the field and begins to shout and stomp to frighten away the animals who would like to share the harvest. Suddenly a mass of tiny creatures appear — the b'e'n — secret animal spirits of which there is one for every human on earth. They take Ixkem into the underworld, where she tells them the amazing stories that her grandfather has told her. In exchange the b'e'n whisper a secret for her to take to her grandfather. Rich and vibrant illustrations by noted Mazatec-Mexican artist Domi perfectly complement this magical Maya tale. Key Text Features Illustrations Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.2 Recount stories, including fables, folktales, and myths from diverse cultures; determine the central message, lesson, or moral and explain how it is conveyed through key details in the text.