The Secret Garden (Classics Made Easy) Unabridged, with Glossary, Historic Orientation, Character, and Location Guide — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
This very special edition includes:
- GLOSSARY: A glossary of over 150 words, including specialized garden terms, slang and phrases from the time period which have all but been forgotten, plus other hard-to-find or uncommon words.
- HISTORIC CONTEXT: An orientation to the story, which lays out the historic background and key concepts you need in order to understand the context in which this book was written.
- SCHOOL: The Secret Garden is on many required reading lists, and this edition is a perfect fit as part of your school materials.
- LOCATION GUIDE: An appendix alphabetically listing all locations mentioned in the story, with detailed information on each.
- CHARACTER GUIDE: An appendix alphabetically listing every character in the story and where they first appeared.
- UNABRIDGED TEXT: The full and unabridged text of Frances Hodgson Burnett's timeless classic, The Secret Garden, typeset for easy reading.
- BONUS: A biographical article covering the life of the author, including where she got the idea for The Secret Garden.
Follow Mary Lennox from India to Yorkshire, England, and watch her grow from an over-privileged girl who has never tied her own shoes, to a caring young woman. In her adventures, Mary meets a young man who can converse with animals, discovers and solves the hidden mystery of a secret garden, and helps her sick cousin to recover. Guided by a remarkable red robin, through her deeds and work she grows right along with this very special garden.
For over a century children, young adults, and adults of all ages have been touched by this masterpiece. With this Classics Made Easy edition, you can now follow Mary's adventures better than ever.
This Classics Made Easy edition gives you the whole story and everything you need to love it, as millions have over the ages.
Frequently asked questions
Is The Secret Garden (Classics Made Easy) Unabridged, with Glossary, Historic Orientation, Character, and Location Guide appropriate for a 7-year-old?
No violence is depicted in the book. The story revolves around the emotional and physical healing of the characters rather than any violent actions or conflicts. No genuinely frightening content is present in the book. The story contains elements of suspense and emotional challenges but is ultimately uplifting and suitable for children.
Does The Secret Garden (Classics Made Easy) Unabridged, with Glossary, Historic Orientation, Character, and Location Guide have violence?
No violence is depicted in the book. The story revolves around the emotional and physical healing of the characters rather than any violent actions or conflicts.
Does The Secret Garden (Classics Made Easy) Unabridged, with Glossary, Historic Orientation, Character, and Location Guide have scary content?
No genuinely frightening content is present in the book. The story contains elements of suspense and emotional challenges but is ultimately uplifting and suitable for children.
Does The Secret Garden (Classics Made Easy) Unabridged, with Glossary, Historic Orientation, Character, and Location Guide have religious themes?
No religious content is present in the book itself. While Frances Hodgson Burnett had personal interests in various spiritual beliefs, these do not manifest in the narrative of The Secret Garden.
Does The Secret Garden (Classics Made Easy) Unabridged, with Glossary, Historic Orientation, Character, and Location Guide have racial/cultural content?
Race is not a central theme or plot element in the book. The story focuses on the personal growth of the characters rather than racial issues.
Does The Secret Garden (Classics Made Easy) Unabridged, with Glossary, Historic Orientation, Character, and Location Guide have profanity?
No profanity is present in the book. The language used is appropriate for children and does not include any offensive terms.
Does The Secret Garden (Classics Made Easy) Unabridged, with Glossary, Historic Orientation, Character, and Location Guide have climate change?
No climate themes are present in the book. The focus is on personal transformation and the healing power of nature rather than environmental issues.
Does The Secret Garden (Classics Made Easy) Unabridged, with Glossary, Historic Orientation, Character, and Location Guide have sexual identity?
No sexual content is present in the book. The narrative is focused on childhood experiences, friendship, and personal growth without any sexual themes.
Does The Secret Garden (Classics Made Easy) Unabridged, with Glossary, Historic Orientation, Character, and Location Guide have gender roles?
The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. While it features a female protagonist, the narrative does not promote traditional or modern gender roles explicitly.
Does The Secret Garden (Classics Made Easy) Unabridged, with Glossary, Historic Orientation, Character, and Location Guide have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present in the book. The narrative focuses on the transformation of Mary and Colin through their experiences in the garden, without any mention of LGBTQ+ topics.
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