This beautiful Ladybird Classic ebook 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 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, Peter Pan, Heidi, The Wind in the Willow, The Three Musketeers, The Jungle Books, A Christmas Carol and Treasure Island.
Foreman and Morpurgo are the high priests of collaboration, understanding how to grab the reader tight from the first page
—— The IndependentA breathtaking collaboration of words and pictures builds the suspense up to a nerve-wracking climax
—— JuniorBeautiful seascapes by Michael Foreman.
—— The Children's BooksellerThis story, with its stunning illustrations, will delight all animal lovers
—— Norwich Evening NewsA lyrical book, perfect for bedtime.
—— Angels & UrchinsThis is a satisfying adventure-tale of a seldom-featured species . . .
—— Books for KeepsFeatured in the Summer Books section.
—— RTE GuideIt's an exciting tale, beautifully illustrated by Michael Foreman.
—— Birmingham PostA breathtaking collaboration of words and pictures builds the suspense up to a nerve-racking climax.
—— JuniorFeatured in Christmas round up: Comes beautifully illustrated...there's always depth to Morpurgo's writing, always an enticing richness, and this little exploration of independence and growing up should delight time and time again.
—— West Sussex GazetteShort review
—— Animal AnticsMichael Morpurgo's choice of words is so satisfying for a small child to listen to...Michael Foreman provides exciting and simple pictures.
—— The School LibrarianEnchanting words equally matched with pictures by Michael Foreman.
—— Bournemouth Daily Echo...this successful partnership has come up with yet another fine story...
—— The Oxford TimesThe tale is carefully and beautifully told in language that at times reads almost like poetry.
—— Inis (Children's Books Ireland Magazine)