The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett

The Secret Garden

Frances Hodgson Burnett

224 pages • first pub 1911 (editions)

fiction classics middle grade hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

Description

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 mo...

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Moods

hopeful 69%
lighthearted 65%
inspiring 47%
adventurous 44%
emotional 38%
relaxing 32%
reflective 26%
funny 16%
mysterious 16%
sad 6%
challenging 2%
dark 2%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 24%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 70% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 2% | No: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.03

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