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A collection of six timeless, classic stories: The Story of Heidi, Little Women, The Railway Children, Black Beauty, The Secret Garden and The Wizard of Oz.

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Enjoy over 500 pages of beautifully illustrated and retold classics! This keepsake collection contains Mariah Marsden's beloved graphic novel adaptations of The Secret Garden, Anne of Green Gables, and Heidi––all in one gift-worthy box set.Immerse yourself in Mary Lennox’s discovery of a hidden garden, Anne Shirley’s adventures on Prince Edward Island, and Heidi’s heartwarming journey in the Swiss Alps. These stories have captured the hearts and imaginations of children for generations and will come to vivid life for yet more readers in this captivating graphic novel box set. Adapted by Mariah Marsden and featuring gorgeous illustrations from Brenna Thummler, Hanna Luechtefeld, and Ofride, this collection of well-loved classics is sure to inspire and enchant kids and their grown-ups.Book 1: The Secret Garden Ten-year-old Mary Lennox arrives at a secluded estate on the Yorkshire moors with a scowl and a chip on her shoulder. First, there’s Martha Sowerby: the too-cheery maid with bothersome questions who seems out of place in the dreary manor. Then there’s the elusive Uncle Craven, Mary’s only remaining family—whom she’s not permitted to see. And finally, there are the mysteries that seem to haunt the run-down place: rumors of a lost garden with a tragic past, and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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This beautiful hardback Ladybird Classic edition of The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett is a perfect first illustrated introduction to the classic story for younger readers.It has been sensitively abridged and retold to make it suitable for sharing with young children from 5+, whilst retaining all the key parts of the story, including the mysterious, locked secret garden. Detailed full-colour illustrations throughout also help to bring this classic tale to life. Other exciting titles in the Ladybird Classics series include Alice in Wonderland, Black Beauty, Gulliver''s Travels, Oliver Twist and Treasure Island.

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After a deadly disease spreads through Mary’s house in India, she is forced to go and live with her uncle at Misselthwaite Manor, in England. An uncle she’s never met. Mary learns the secrets of the manor, secrets that will bring her closer to her family than she ever felt before. And it all begins with a missing key leading to a secret garden …

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This Oxford Children''s Classic features the complete unabridged text, an introduction by Geraldine McCaughrean, and other bonus material including insights for readers, facts, activities, and more . . .After her parents'' death, Mary Lennox travels to England to live at her uncle''s house in Yorkshire. Sour-tempered and selfish, she is unimpressed at what she finds there. Yet she can''t help being intrigued by stories of a secret garden-once full of beauty, now hidden in a tangle of neglect.

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The young orphan Mary Lennox has become selfish and spoilt after years of neglect. She is sent to live with her uncle in Yorkshire after her parentsÂ’ death. One day, she uncovers a secret garden locked in the manor, and with the help of a robin, she finds its key in the flowerbed. As she explores the house and the dreamlike garden, she comes across many secrets and surprises. Pick up this beautifully illustrated book to join Mary on her journey after witnessing the magical world of the secret garden.

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Published to coincide with the 2011 centennial of The Secret Garden''s publication, this Penguin Threads edition of the classic children''s tale includes cover art by Jillian Tamaki and deluxe french flaps. Commissioned by award-winning Penguin art director Paul Buckley, the Penguin Threads series debuts with cover art by Jillian Tamaki for three gift-worthy Penguin Classics. Sketched out in a traditional illustrative manner, then hand stitched using needle and thread, the final covers are sculpt embossed for a tactile, textured, and beautiful book design that will appeal to the Etsy(tm)-loving world of handmade crafts.

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Get lost in the gardens of Misselthwaite Manor with this stunning illustrated edition of The Secret Garden. Beautiful contemporary artwork fills the pages of this unique collectible classic.The Secret Garden has enchanted readers for over a century with its story of second chances, found family, and the healing power of nature. Rediscover the timeless tale with this lush, illustrated volume featuring the unabridged text by Frances Hodgson Burnett and beautiful paintings by Kate Lewis created especially for this edition. Lewis’s immersive illustrations invite us to join Mary Lennox as she discovers the wonders of the overgrown garden and befriends the kind Dickon and the stubborn Colin. With new art on almost every page, this is a keepsake edition to be handed down through the generations.A COLLECTIBLE CLASSIC FOR ALL AGES: The Secret Garden is a beloved story shared across generations through films, TV shows, and other adaptations. Now, readers of all ages can rediscover the original story in this sophisticated illustrated edition and add it to their collections as a personal keepsake. GORGEOUS ILLUSTRATIONS: The colorful artwork of contemporary painter Kate Lewis fills the pages, bringing the English countryside to life in a fresh style. Readers will delight in the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The classic English children’s novel of three young friends and one special garden, stunningly reimagined in a deluxe full-color edition, illustrated with beautiful artwork and unique interactive features created by the award-winning design studio behind the graphics for the Harry Potter film franchise, MinaLima—sure to delight fans of the live action film versions coming in 2018 from Disney and Universal Studios.After tragedy leaves Mary Lennox orphaned, the bratty ten-year-old British girl is sent from her home in India to Yorkshire, to live with Archibald Craven, a distant uncle whom she has never met.At first, life in the isolated Misselthwaite Manor is as cold and desolate as the bleak moor outside her window. Then Mary learns the story of the late Mrs. Craven, the estate’s mistress, who spent hours in a walled garden tending to her roses. Mrs. Craven died after an accident in the garden, and her forlorn husband forbid anyone to enter it again, locking it and burying the key. The tale piques Mary’s curiosity and inspires her to find this secret garden, a search that introduces her to new friends, including a robin redbreast; Dickson, a twelve-year-old boy with a kindness to animals; and Colin, her secluded sickly ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Marta McDowell returns with a beautiful, gift-worthy account of how plants and gardening deepy inspired Frances Hodgson Burnett, author of the beloved children's classic The Secret Garden. Marta McDowell has revealed the many ways gardening has inspired some of our most cherished authors, including Beatrix Potter, Emily Dickinson, and Laura Ingalls Wilder. In her latest, she does the same with Frances Hodgson Burnett, the author of the classic children's book The Secret Garden. Unearthing The Secret Garden starts by chronicling Frances Hodgson Burnett's childhood and early life, with a focus on her growing interest in gardens and her development as a writer. McDowell also shares details of three gardens Hodgson Burnett created in Kent, Long Island, and Bermuda. A guide to the plants featured in The Secret Garden will delight gardeners. And in a unique addition, McDowell transcribes Hodgson Burnett's delightful essay, "In the Garden," which was published shortly after her death. AUTHOR: Marta McDowell lives, gardens, and writes in Chatham, New Jersey. She consults for public gardens and private clients, writes and lectures on gardening topics, and teaches landscape history and horticulture at the New York Botanical Garden, where she studied landscape design. Her particular interest is in authors ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Beloved by fans across the globe, The Secret Garden explores the coming-of-age story of a little girl determined to bring a mysterious garden--and her uncle's broken heart--back to life. This time-honored classic is now available as an exclusive collector's edition featuring: A beautiful, high-end hardcover with Laci Fowler's distinctive hand-painted art and embossing/debossing treatments to bring the art to life Story details are incorporated into the cover art as surprise finds for the consummate fan Decorative interior pages containing quotes throughout Matching ribbon marker and gold page edges When orphaned Mary Lennox comes to live at her uncle's great house with nearly one hundred rooms, she finds it full of secrets. Her uncle keeps himself locked up, and at night Mary hears the sound of crying echoing down one of the long corridors.The gardens surrounding the large property are her only escape. Then one day Mary discovers a secret garden, surrounded by walls and a locked gate. With the help of two unexpected companions, Mary discovers a way in--and becomes determined to bring the garden back to life.Exploring themes of magical wonder, the necessity of friendship, and the beauty of the natural world, this unique collector's edition presents Frances Hodgson ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''The mystery element kept me turning the pages but it was the superb characterisation that made the story stay with me. It taught me that it''s never too late to remake yourself into someone better'' MALORIE BLACKMAN, TELEGRAPH ''The Secret Garden should be on every child''s bookshelf'' THE TIMES ''There is an old-fashioned tenderness and joy to it; the sense that magic happens if you are observant and quiet and know it will'' SOPHIE DAHL ''A blend of power, beauty, vivid interest and honest goodness. Yes, if this is magic, it is good magic'' NEW YORK TIMES''She put her hand in her pocket, drew out the key, and found it fitted the keyhole . . . she held back the swinging curtain of ivy and pushed back the door which opened slowly. Then she slipped through it, looking about her and breathing quite fast with excitement and wonder and delight. She was standing inside the secret garden''Everybody at Misselthwaite Manor agrees that Mary Lennox is the most disagreeable child they have ever met. Pale, selfish and spoilt, the ten-year-old orphan has been sent from India to her uncle''s estate and she is determined to hate everything about it. But the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Kniha - autor Frances Hodgson Burnett, 272 stran, anglicky, pevná bez přebalu lesklá The Secret Garden is a novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett first published in book form in 1911, after serialization in The American Magazine (November 1910 – August 1911). When Mary Lennox, the unloved, contrary and spoiled ten-year-old, is found alone in the deserted house after her parents’ death, she is sent to live with an uncle whom she has never known. In Yorkshire, England, at his secluded Misselthwaite Manor, Martha Sowerby, a warm-hearted chambermaid, introduces Mary to the late Mrs. Craven and her private walled garden, which has been locked for years. As Mary becomes curious to explore this secret garden, will she be able to find the key? Published more than a hundred years ago, The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett is a prominent children’s classic. It is regarded as one of the best works of the twentieth century children’s literature.

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Frances Hodgson Burnett’s most popular novel about a young orphan who rediscovers the joys of life after finding a long abandoned garden, now freshly repackaged for the Union Square & Co. Signature Editions line. Mary Lennox, a spoiled, ill-tempered, and unhealthy child, comes to live with her reclusive uncle in Misselthwaite Manor on England’s Yorkshire moors after the death of her parents. There she meets a hearty housekeeper and her spirited brother, a dour gardener, a cheerful robin, and her wilful, hysterical, and sickly cousin, Master Colin, whose wails she hears echoing through the house at night. With the help of the robin, Mary finds the door to a secret garden, neglected and hidden for years. When she decides to restore the garden in secret, the story becomes a charming journey into the places of the heart, where faith restores health, flowers refresh the spirit, and the magic of the garden, coming to life anew, brings health to Colin and happiness to Mary.

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''It was the garden that did it - and Mary and Dickon and the creatures - and the Magic.''An orphaned girl, a grim moorland manor with hundreds of empty rooms, strange cries in the night, a walled garden, with its door locked and the key buried - and a boy who talks to animals. These are the ingredients of one of the most famous and well-loved of children''s classics. Through her discovery of the secret garden, Mary Lennox is gradually transformed from a spoilt and unhappy child into a healthy, unselfish girl who in turn redeems her neglected cousin and his gloomy, Byronic father. Frances Hodgson Burnett''s inspiring story of regeneration and salvation gently subverted the conventions of a century of romantic and gothic fiction for girls.After a hundred years, The Secret Garden''s critique of empire and of attitudes to childhood and gender, and its advocacy of a holistic approach to health remains remarkably contemporary and relevant. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World''s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford''s commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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This illustrated heirloom edition brings the classic tale to life for new generations.One of the most beloved stories in children’s literature, The Secret Garden follows the story of Mary Lennox, raised by her British parents in colonial India. When an earthquake makes her an orphan, she is sent to England to live at Misselthwaite Manor with the strange, reclusive uncle she has never met. Originally published in 1911, The Secret Garden touches on themes of childhood, nature, grief, and rebirth.This stunning collectible edition of The Secret Garden includes:An elegant faux-leather cover with foil-embossed designsComplete and unabridged textEight charming illustrations by Charles RobinsonEnhance your home library with this lovely, display-worthy volume.Essential volumes for the shelves of every classic literature lover, Chartwell Deluxe Editions include beautifully presented works from some of the most important authors in literary history. Other deluxe classics from Chartwell include Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Anne of Green Gables, The Inferno, Dracula, The Republic, The Iliad, The Essential Tales of Edgar Allan Poe, Meditations, and Irish Fairy and Folk Tales.

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The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett is a magical novel for adults and children alike''I''ve stolen a garden,'' she said very fast. ''It isn''t mine. It isn''t anybody''s. Nobody wants it, nobody cares for it, nobody ever goes into it. Perhaps everything is dead in it already; I don''t know.''After losing her parents, young Mary Lennox is sent from India to live in her uncle''s gloomy mansion on the wild English moors. She is lonely and has no one to play with, but one day she learns of a secret garden somewhere in the grounds that no one is allowed to enter. Then Mary uncovers an old key in a flowerbed - and a gust of magic leads her to the hidden door. Slowly she turns the key and enters a world she could never have imagined.***Now in a beautiful clothbound cover******With a heartwarming introduction by Sophie Dahl****** A behind-the-scenes jounrey, including an author profile, a guide to who''s who, activities and more...***Frances Hodgson Burnett (1849-1924) was born in Manchester. She had a very poor upbringing and used to escape from the horror of her surroundings by writing stories. In 1865 her family emigrated to the USA where she ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A secret garden with a tragic past, a mysterious cry, an imposing estate in the English countryside. A human-like robin, a boy named Colin, bedridden by a presumed serious illness, and a girl called Mary, who, facing difficulties and making new friendships, finds herself growing up in a mysterious and fascinating environment. These are the main ingredients that make Frances Hodgson Burnett''s masterpiece The Secret Garden so unique; this book is a cornerstone of children''s literature, and an ode to the beauty and irrepressible strength of nature. The adventures of young Mary, a source of inspiration for generations of readers of all ages, are embellished in this volume by the illustrations by Mariachiara Di Giorgio. With her elegant, almost pictorial hand, she confers the enchantment and stupor of the discovery of a forgotten garden that is brought back to life, together with the protagonists of the novel. Ages 8 plus

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On the grounds of Misselthwaite, her Uncle Archibald's estate near the Yorkshire moors, 9 year old Mary Lennox finds a walled-in garden that has been locked for years. The secret garden proves beneficial not only to Mary, but to her sickly cousin Colin. Nurtured with love and tenderness, the secret garden proves it has the power to heal the heart.

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“These wittily illustrated stories of mishaps, hurt feelings, fondness and friendship have a transporting quality.” Guardian on Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other StoriesBear and Bird are best friends! And while they don’t always understand each other, they both agree: all they want is to make the other happy. So, when neither of them can remember why they''ve circled today in red in the calendar, they each think they''ve missed the other''s birthday and scramble to surprise each other with a party! And when Bear accidentally loses the ball while playing Boing Boing, he has to summon up all his courage to go into the Creepy Cave to get it back.Full of comic mix-ups and misunderstandings, as well as genuine warmth and affection, these four stories are the fifth instalment in this irresistibly charming chapter book series from award-winning creator Jarvis. Bear and Bird are fast becoming a firm favourite and their adventures are perfect to read aloud, or for children who are ready to start reading by themselves.“Bear and Bird has all the charm and wisdom of Julian Gough and Jim Field’s Rabbit and Bear series … The illustrations are glorious.” Irish Independent on Bear and Bird: The ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett is a magical novel for adults and children alike. This new hardback is one of five special Puffin Classics editions created in partnership with the world-famous V&A Museum, with exquisite cover designs from their William Morris collection.''I''ve stolen a garden,'' she said very fast. ''It isn''t mine. It isn''t anybody''s. Nobody wants it, nobody cares for it, nobody ever goes into it. Perhaps everything is dead in it already; I don''t know.''After losing her parents, young Mary Lennox is sent from India to live in her uncle''s gloomy mansion on the wild English moors. She is lonely and has no one to play with, but one day she learns of a secret garden somewhere in the grounds that no one is allowed to enter. Then Mary uncovers an old key in a flowerbed - and a gust of magic leads her to the hidden door. Slowly she turns the key and enters a world she could never have imagined.

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Designed to appeal to the book lover, the Macmillan Collector''s Library is a series of beautifully bound pocket-sized gift editions of much loved classic titles. Bound in real cloth, printed on high quality paper, and featuring ribbon markers and gilt edges, Macmillan Collector''s Library are books to love and treasure. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover.The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett is a magical tale of transformation that has enchanted both children and adults since its publication in 1911.When Mary Lennox is orphaned she is sent from her home in India to live with her uncle at Misselthwaite Manor on the Yorkshire Moors. She arrives as a sour-faced, sickly and ill-tempered little girl, bewildered by her surroundings and desperately lonely. One day she discovers a way into a secret abandoned garden and, with the help of local lad Dickon and her poorly cousin Colin, they set about restoring the garden.

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The Secret Garden is a beloved classic that transports readers into a magical world of imagination and transformation. Written by Frances Hodgson Burnett, this enchanting tale follows the adventures of Mary Lennox, a young girl who discovers a hidden garden within the walls of her uncle''s grand estate. As Mary nurtures the neglected garden, she unlocks not only its mysteries but also her own inner strength and resilience. With its captivating storytelling and vivid descriptions, this timeless novel captivates readers of all ages and reminds us of the power of nature and the beauty of friendship. Captivating tale of a hidden garden and personal growthExplores themes of nature, resilience, and friendshipTakes readers on a magical journey of imaginationEngages readers of all ages with its enchanting storytellingA beloved classic that stands the test of time.

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This beautifully designed, jacketed hardcover edition of The Secret Garden is unabridged and includes 8 illustrations by Charles Robinson. When Mary Lennox is sent from India to the moors of England to live with her uncle after losing her parents, not only does she discover a secret garden, but she also discovers the true meaning of family, friendship, and perseverance. This magical, timeless classic, originally published in 1911, is by the author of A Little Princess and Little Lord Faunteleroy. Essential volumes for the shelves of every classic literature lover, the Chartwell Classics series includes beautifully presented works and collections from some of the most important authors in literary history. Chartwell Classics are the editions of choice for the most discerning literature buffs. Other titles in the Chartwell Classics Series include: Complete Fiction of H.P. Lovecraft; Complete Grimm’s Fairy Tales; Complete Novels of Jane Austen; Complete Sherlock Holme; Complete Tales & Poems of Edgar Allen Poe; Complete Works of William Shakespeare; Divine Comedy; Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Other Tales; The Essential Tales of H.P. Lovecraft; The Federalist Papers; The Inferno; The Call of the Wild and White Fang; Moby Dick; The Odyssey; Pride and Prejudice; The Essential Grimm’s Fairy ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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After her parents die suddenly, young Mary Lennox would rather be alone than in the company of others. She has no friends. But Mary's lonely life changes when she moves from India to England to live with her uncle. There she discovers an astonishing and mysterious secret garden. Follow Mary's story as she finds her own place in the world. This easy to read adaptation of the classic novel is guaranteed to hook beginning readers not yet ready to tackle the original.Published to coincide with the 2011 centennial of The Secret Garden's publication, this Penguin Threads edition of the classic children's tale includes cover art by Jillian Tamaki and deluxe french flaps. Commissioned by award-winning Penguin art director Paul Buckley, the Penguin Threads series debuts with cover art by Jillian Tamaki for three gift-worthy Penguin Classics. Sketched out in a traditional illustrative manner, then hand stitched using needle and thread, the final covers are sculpt embossed for a tactile, textured, and beautiful book design that will appeal to the Etsy(tm)-loving world of handmade crafts.

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Mary Lennox was horrid. Selfish and spoilt, she was sent to stay with her hunchback uncle in Yorkshire. She hated it. But when she finds the way into a secret garden and begins to tend it, a change comes over her and her life.She meets and befriends a local boy, the talented Dickon, and comes across her sickly cousin Colin who had been kept hidden from her. Between them, the three children work astonishing magic in themselves and those around them.The Secret Garden is one of the best-loved stories of all time.

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Mary Lennox was horrid. Selfish and spoilt, she was sent to stay with her hunchback uncle in Yorkshire. She hated it.But when she finds the way into a secret garden and begins to tend to it, a change comes over her and her life. She meets and befriends a local boy, the talented Dickon, and comes across her sickly cousin Colin who had been kept hidden from her. Between them, the three children work astonishing magic in themselves and those around them.The Secret Garden is one of the best-loved stories of all time.

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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 mother and father die is sent to Yorkshire to live with an uncle whom she has never met, at his isolated house, Misselthwaite Manor. Initially Mary is seen as a rude, aggressive and selfish child. She dislikes her new home and the people living in it. But now the scene is set for her transformation and the introduction of the author’s engaging theme of rejuvenation and renewal. In exploring the grounds Mary finds the key to the locked garden which is neglected and overrun with weeds. She sets her mind to bringing it back to life. In doing so, Mary finds a purpose and an excitement in her lonely existence. However, apart from the garden, there are other secrets to be revealed at Misselthwaite Manor such as the strange cries in the night and the identity of Colin, a disabled boy, whom she discovers in the hidden bedroom. The popularity of this novel bears witness to its universal appeal ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Mary Lennox was horrid. Selfish and spoilt, she was sent to stay with her uncle in Yorkshire. She hated it. But when she finds the way into a secret garden and begins to tend to it, a change comes over her and her life. She meets and befriends a local boy, the talented Dickon, and comes across her sickly cousin Colin who had been kept hidden from her. Between them, the three children work astonishing magic in themselves and those around them. The Secret Garden is one of the best-loved stories of all time.

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"These wittily illustrated stories of mishaps, hurt feelings, fondness and friendship have a transporting quality, ideal for 5+." GuardianBear and Bird are best friends! And while they don’t always understand each other, they both agree: all they want is to make the other happy. So, when Bear and Bird find they both want to collect the same stick, they are absolutely determined not to let it get in the way of their friendship. And when Bird accidentally swaps Bear''s bouncy ball on Swapsy Day, she will give anything to get it back – even her own lucky hat.Full of comic mix-ups and misunderstandings, as well as genuine warmth and affection, these four stories are the fourth instalment in this irresistibly charming chapter book series from award-winning creator Jarvis. Bear and Bird are fast becoming a firm favourite and their adventures are perfect to read aloud, or for children who are ready to start reading by themselves.“Bear and Bird has all the charm and wisdom of Julian Gough and Jim Field’s Rabbit and Bear series … The illustrations are glorious.” Irish Independent on Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories "Jarvis’s digital drawings, in beautiful colors, have an attractive handmade ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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"These wittily illustrated stories of mishaps, hurt feelings, fondness and friendship have a transporting quality, ideal for 5+." GuardianBear and Bird are best friends! And while they don’t always understand each other, they both agree: all they want is to make the other happy. So, when Bear and Bird find they both want to collect the same stick, they are absolutely determined not to let it get in the way of their friendship. And when Bird accidentally swaps Bear''s bouncy ball on Swapsy Day, she will give anything to get it back – even her own lucky hat.Full of comic mix-ups and misunderstandings, as well as genuine warmth and affection, these four stories make up the fourth instalment in this irresistibly charming chapter book series from award-winning creator Jarvis. Bear and Bird are fast becoming a firm favourite and their adventures are perfect to read aloud, or for children who are ready to start reading by themselves.“Bear and Bird has all the charm and wisdom of Julian Gough and Jim Field’s Rabbit and Bear series … The illustrations are glorious.” Irish Independent on Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories "Jarvis’s digital drawings, in beautiful colors, have an attractive ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Discover one of the most beloved stories for children about a little girl who discovers a magical secret garden. After her parents'' deaths, Mary Lennox is sent from India to her uncle''s gloomy manor in Yorkshire. She is spoiled, contrary and terribly lonely. One day she hears about a garden hidden and locked away in the grounds of the manor. Guided by a trusty robin, she finds the key to the secret door and unlocks a life she never imagined . . .

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Full of funny mix-ups and comic misunderstandings, as well as genuine warmth and affection, these four stories are the start of an irresistibly charming new chapter book series from award-winning creator Jarvis."These wittily illustrated stories of mishaps, hurt feelings, fondness and friendship have a transporting quality, ideal for 5+." GuardianBear and Bird are best friends! And while they don’t always understand each other, they both agree: all they want is to make the other happy. So, when Bear forgets to pack for a picnic (but pretends that he didn’t), Bird doesn’t let on that she knew all along. And when Bird discovers that Bear has more of a certain talent than she does, well, Bear finds a touching way to make her feel better...“Bear and Bird has all the charm and wisdom of Julian Gough and Jim Field’s Rabbit and Bear series … The illustrations are glorious.” Irish Independent "Jarvis’s digital drawings, in beautiful colors, have an attractive handmade feel." The New York Times Book Review Readers can enjoy lots more Bear and Bird adventures! Look out for: Bear and Bird: The Stars and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Adventure and Other Stories Bear and Bird: The Stick and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Reading with your kids has a profound impact on their development, and now it''s easier than ever! In The Secret Garden: The Read-With-Me Edition, the unabridged text of the beloved story of the garden, the key, and the robin is broken down into easy, twenty-minute chunks -- perfect for daily read-alouds. Thoughtful questions after each passage boost comprehension and facilitate meaningful discussion, while definitions in the margins make it easy for parents to explain what challenging words might mean. Learn vocabulary, strengthen literacy, introduce the classics, and bond over beautiful literature in just 20 minutes a day! Other titles in the Read-With-Me Kids Classics series include: A Christmas Carol: The Read-With-Me Edition, The Wind in the Willows: The Read-With-Me Edition, Peter Pan: The Read-With-Me Edition, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: The Read-With-Me Edition, Alice''s Adventures in Wonderland: The Read-With-Me Edition, Treasure Island: The Read-With-Me Edition.

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Green-growing secrets and powerful magic await you at Misselthwaite Manor, now reimagined in this bewitching graphic novel adaptation of Frances Hodgson Burnett’s beloved tale. From Mariah Marsden, author of the critically acclaimed Anne of Green Gables: A Graphic Novel, comes the second installment in this series of retold children's classics. Ten-year-old Mary Lennox arrives at a secluded estate on the Yorkshire moors with a scowl and a chip on her shoulder. First, there’s Martha Sowerby: the too-cheery maid with bothersome questions who seems out of place in the dreary manor. Then there’s the elusive Uncle Craven, Mary’s only remaining family—whom she’s not permitted to see. And finally, there are the mysteries that seem to haunt the run-down place: rumors of a lost garden with a tragic past, and a midnight wail that echoes across the moors at night. As Mary begins to explore this new world alongside her ragtag companions—a cocky robin redbreast, a sour-faced gardener, and a boy who can talk to animals—she learns that even the loneliest of hearts can grow roots in rocky soil.Given new life as a graphic novel in illustrator Hanna Luechtefeld's whimsical style, The Secret Garden is more enchanting and relevant than ever before. ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Ten classic In the Night Garden stories to celebrate ten years of the show!Join Igglepiggle, Upsy Daisy and all their friends as they play hide-and-seek with the Pontipines, search for Igglepiggle''s blanket and work out why Makka Pakka''s trumpet is making such a funny noise.This beautifully illustrated treasury of tales is the perfect bedtime book for In the Night Garden fans.

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After her parents die of cholera in India, Mary Lennox is sent to live with her uncle in his gloomy house in Yorkshire, where she leads a lonely and neglected life, with nothing to do apart from exploring her surroundings. One day she discovers a walled garden which has been locked up, and becomes determined to enter it and find out its secret and the source of the mysterious crying sound that can be heard nearby.A powerful tale of regeneration and personal transformation, The Secret Garden has become one of the most popular children’s classics, and has continued to delight generations of young readers.

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The perfect gift for a young reader. Share your beloved childhood stories with the next generation! This beautiful edition of Frances Hodgson Burnett''s cherished children''s story brings together the complete and unabridged text with over seventy evocative illustrations and botanical studies by the award-winning artist Robert Ingpen.When spoiled rich girl, Mary Lennox, is orphaned, she is shipped from India to live in her uncle''s enormous manor in faraway England. Before long, Mary finds a key to a secret garden that has been left untouched for ten years, and a whole new world of enchantment opens up to her. For the first time she learns to make friends – with the talented animal-charmer, Dickon, and her sickly cousin, Colin, who has been hidden away behind closed doors – and together they reveal the garden''s haunting secrets.A full-colour illustrated edition of one of the world''s best loved stories. ''Ingpen''s drawings are utterly compelling'' – Michael Morpurgo

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''One of the greatest writers of our time'' Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Ngugi wa Thiong''o is renowned for his political novels and plays, yet he honed his craft as a short story writer. First published in 1975, Secret Lives and Other Stories brings together a range of Ngugi''s political short stories.From tales of the meeting between magic and superstition, to stories about the modernising forces of colonialism, and the pervasive threat of nature, this collection celebrates the storytelling might of one of Africa''s best-loved writers.

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Celebrate an unforgettable classic with this paperback edition featuring the timeless art of Tasha Tudor. Just in time for the movie adaptation starring Colin Firth and Julie Walters!This gorgeous paperback includes Tasha Tudor’s iconic illustrations, an extended author biography, activities, and more, making it the perfect collector’s edition or a wonderful gift for young readers.When orphaned Mary Lennox comes to live at her uncle''s great house on the Yorkshire Moors, she finds it full of secrets. The mansion has nearly one hundred rooms, and her uncle keeps himself locked up. And at night, she hears the sound of crying down one of the long corridors.The gardens surrounding the large property are Mary''s only escape. Then, Mary discovers a secret garden, surrounded by walls and locked with a missing key. With the help of two unexpected companions, Mary discovers a way in—and becomes determined to bring the garden back to life.

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Audiokniha MP3 Frances Hodgson Burnett, čte Rodilý mluvčí Audiokniha The Secret Garden namluvená rodilým mluvčím. Jazyková úroveň A2 pro mírně pokročilé posluchače. One day, in India, nine-year old Mary wakes up and finds that she is completely alone. Back home in England, she is sent to live with an uncle she has never met. His house is a strange, lonely place where she will gradually discover secret after secret in a new and magical world.

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Audiokniha: Audiokniha The Secret Garden namluvená rodilým mluvčím. Jazyková úroveň A2 pro mírně pokročilé posluchače. One day, in India, nine-year old Mary wakes up and finds that she is completely alone. Back home in England, she is sent to live with an uncle she has never met. His house is a strange, lonely place where she will gradually discover secret after secret in a new and magical world.

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Rediscover 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

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"The Lady with the Dog and Other Stories" is a collection of short stories written by Anton Chekhov, a Russian playwright, and author, and is the third volume of his works. The titular story, "The Lady with the Dog," is a poignant tale of an affair between a married man and a young woman while on vacation in Yalta. This story explores themes of love, morality, and the societal constraints placed upon relationships. The other stories in the collection also examine the complexities of human relationships, with a particular focus on the struggles of the Russian middle class. From the disillusionment of a husband with his marriage to the breakdown of a family business, this story of Chekhov provides insight into the struggles of everyday people. Chekhov is known for his masterful use of understatement and subtlety, and his writing has been highly influential in the development of the short story form. "The Lady with the Dog and Other Stories" is a must-read for those interested in exploring the human condition through the lens of Russian literature.

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The Steppe and Other Stories 1887-91 is a collection that reveals Anton Chekhov''s evolution from a novice writer to a master of short narrative form. This Penguin Classics edition is translated by Ronald Wilks with an introduction by Donald Rayfield.This collection of Chekhov''s finest early writing is headlined by ''The Steppe'', which established his reputation, telling the unforgettable tale of a boy''s journey to a new school in Kiev, travelling through majestic landscapes towards an unknown destiny. ''Gusev'' depicts an ocean voyage, where the sea takes on a terrifying, primeval power; ''The Kiss'' portrays a shy soldier''s failed romantic encounter; and in ''The Duel'' two men''s enmity ends in farce. Haunting and highly atmospheric, all the stories in this volume show a writer emerging from the shadow of his masters - great Russian writers such as Leo Tolstoy, Ivan Turgenev and Nikolai Gogol - and discovering his own voice. They also illustrate Chekhov''s genius for evoking the natural world and exploring inner lives.This is the first of three chronological volumes of Chekhov''s short stories in Penguin Classics. Ronald Wilks''s delicate translation is accompanied by a chronology and explanatory notes. This edition also contains an introduction and annotated bibliography by internationally ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Including the timeless classics—A Little Princess, The Secret Garden, and Little Lord Fauntleroy—this deluxe edition celebrates the enchanting storytelling of Frances Hodgson Burnett. Whisking readers away to magical worlds brimming with resilience, discovery, and endearing characters, this collection is a treasure trove that beautifully showcases the enduring charm and literary brilliance of Burnett's beloved tales. A testament to the limitless power of the human imagination, where anything is possible!?

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HarperCollins is proud to present its range of best-loved, essential classics.''Where, you tend a rose, my lad, a thistle cannot grow.''After the sudden death of her wealthy parents, spoilt Mary Lennox is sent from India to live with her uncle in the austere Misselthwaite Manor on the Yorkshire Moors. Neglected and uncherished, she is horribly lonely, until one day she discovers a walled garden in the grounds that has been kept locked for years. When Mary finds the key to the garden and shares it with two unlikely companions, she opens up a world of hope, and as the garden blooms, Mary and her friends begin to find a new joy in life.Serialised in 1910 and first published in its entirety in 1911, Frances Hodgson Burnett’s enchanting novel of friendship and rejuvenation is one of the greatest classics of children’s literature.

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Famous and beloved classics are reinterpreted to capture the attention of young audiences in this engaging book series. This magnificently illustrated edition The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett brings new life to this timeless story of transformation and healing through nature.The author was able to keep the spirit of each original novel intact while recounting it with fresh and accessible language. A series designed to make children fall in love with literature and characters they will likely encounter again as older readers. Even the illustrations bring new life with a colourful, contemporary, and almost cinematic style. Other titles in the series includes Moby Dick ISBN 9788854420564, White Fang ISBN 9788854420533 and Tom Sawyer ISBN 9788854420540. Ages 7+

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Writer Chanis Fernando-Boisard explains that Ayah & Other Stories was born out of My poignant memories of a blessed childhood in Sri Lanka and my life in France, in between traversing many places and time-frames the world over. The writer explains that life is a cycle, one always keeps going back, and in her first chapter, Ayah, the character Asilin''s chilling warning, about marrying a foreigner and the dangers of living overseas, is dramatically backed up by a lizard cry, which in Sri Lanka is said to be a signal of foreboding and evil. As a young girl Chanis, called Miss Nelun in the book, found this somewhat dramatic event deeply disturbing, but now, looking back with the wisdom of age, she realizes that Asilin had a point; one is best in one''s homeland once that inner rebellion is done with. The power of this collection of stories is in the harsh realities of life''s lessons that she succinctly sums up by saying Life is tough, life is unfair; why do some things happen to some and not to others I wonder? Then I shrug my shoulders; what good does it do thinking? Let''s just get on with what has ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Designed to appeal to the book lover, the Macmillan Collector's Library is a series of beautifully bound pocket-sized gift editions of much loved classic titles. Bound in real cloth, printed on high quality paper, and featuring ribbon markers and gilt edges, Macmillan Collector's Library are books to love and treasure. Mary Lennox is sent from an India as an orphan to live at Misselthwaite Manor. She arrives as a sour-faced, sickly and ill-tempered little madam but becomes friends with local lad Dickon and her poorly cousin Colin. In their restoration of a secret garden all their lives are changed for the better. With an Afterword by Anna South.

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