Author
Frances Hodgson Burnett
Frances Hodgson Burnett was born on November 24, 1894 in Manchester, England. She was best known for her children's novels, including The Secret Garden and Little Lord Fauntleroy. Frances also wrote the novel Through One Administration about corruption in Washington, D.C. in 1883 and later a historical novel called A Lady of Quality in 1896. Her occupation was better known as being an author and a playwright. In 1872, Frances married Swan Burnett who was a medical doctor. Frances had two boys, Lionel who was born in 1874 and Vivian who was born in 1876. She divorced Swan Burnett in 1898 and married Stephen Townsend in 1900. Soon she divorced Stephan in 1902. She loved to enjoy socializing and lived a lavish lifestyle. She died October 29, 1924 in Plandome, New York.
Frances Hodgson Burnett was born on November 24, 1894 in Manchester, England. She was best known for her children's novels, including The Secret Garden and Little Lord Fauntleroy. Frances also wrote the novel Through One Administration about corruption in Washington, D.C. in 1883 and later a historical novel called A Lady of Quality in 1896. Her occupation was better known as being an author and a playwright. In 1872, Frances married Swan Burnett who was a medical doctor. Frances had two boys, Lionel who was born in 1874 and Vivian who was born in 1876. She divorced Swan Burnett in 1898 and married Stephen Townsend in 1900. Soon she divorced Stephan in 1902. She loved to enjoy socializing and lived a lavish lifestyle. She died October 29, 1924 in Plandome, New York.
Exciting Elements of The Book
Mary Lennox finds the key that leads her to a secret garden that changes her life. After meeting Dickon, she decides to share the garden with him. Then, Mary discovers Colin Craven who is a boy who can not walk. Mary and Colin become very close throughout the book. She also shares the secret garden with him as well. The garden is not in good condition and they decide to make the garden come back to life again. After finishing the secret garden, Colin stands on his feet for the first time in his life. Everyone's life is changed due to the secret garden that was found.