The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett

The Secret Garden

Frances Hodgson Burnett

364 pages • first pub 1911 (editions)

fiction classics middle grade hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

Description

The Secret Garden should be on every child's bookshelf.--Amanda Craig, The Time An enchanting story of transformation and compassion, Frances Hodgson Burnett's The Secret Garden is widely considered to be one of the most important works of childr...

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Community Reviews Summary of 40,821 reviews

Moods

hopeful 68%
lighthearted 64%
inspiring 48%
adventurous 45%
emotional 38%
relaxing 31%
reflective 26%
mysterious 16%
funny 15%
sad 6%
challenging 2%
dark 2%

Pace

medium 61%
slow 25%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 70% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 2% | No: 1%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 72% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.03

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