Inside the Secret Garden

Description:

*The Secret Garden*, Frances Hodgson Burnett's timeless story, has been cherished by generations of readers ever since it was first published in 1912. Now, in this beautifully illustrated volume, you can step into the world of *The Secret Garden*. Learn all about Burnett's life and the different events and places that inspired her to write her beloved story. Discover what an English manor house was like, from the decor to the gardens to the staff that kept it running smoothly. Make Mrs. Sowerby's Hot Oak-cakes, create moss-covered flower urns, and learn traditional English rope-skipping rhymes. You'll even find out how to plant your own secret garden! For everyone who loved Burnett's classic, *Inside The Secret Garden* brings this magical world vividly to life.

subjects: Juvenile literature,  History and criticism,  Gardens in literature,  Children's stories, American,  American literature,  Nature in literature,  Books and reading,  Children,  History,  Burnett, frances hodgson, 1849-1924,  Literature, history and criticism, juvenile literature,  American literature, history and criticism,  Handicraft,  Cooking

People: Frances Hodgson Burnett (1849-1924)

Places: United States

Times: 20th century