Details: Condition: BRAND NEW Format: Hardback (Deluxe Sprayed Edge Edition) ISBN: 9789363123328 Publisher: Wilco International Age Range: 8-12 years Overview: This deluxe sprayed edge hardback edition of Frances Hodgson Burnett's The Secret Garden brings a beloved classic to life in gift-worthy form. Featuring decorative sprayed page edges and a sturdy binding, it's a stunning bookshelf addition. The story follows Mary Lennox as she uncovers a locked, overgrown garden on the Yorkshire moors, discovering friendship, resilience and the healing power of nature. A must-have edition for fans of timeless children's fiction and collectible classics. About the Book: First published in 1911, The Secret Garden remains one of the most enduring works of children's literature. Sent away after losing her parents, sullen Mary Lennox arrives at her uncle's secretive manor on the Yorkshire moors. Isolated and friendless, she finds the key to a walled garden locked and abandoned for ten years. As Mary secretly tends the garden, clearing weeds and coaxing new growth, something shifts in her too — her sourness softening into curiosity and joy. Her journey draws in her reclusive cousin Colin, believed a permanent invalid, and gruff gardener Ben Weatherstaff, both transformed by the garden's quiet magic. Blending gentle mystery with emotional depth, the novel explores grief, friendship, self-discovery and nature's restorative power. This deluxe edition preserves Burnett's original text in full, in a beautifully finished collector's format with decorative coloured page edges as lovely to display as to read. Ideal for readers revisiting an old favourite or newcomers discovering the story, its universal message of small acts of care creating extraordinary change resonates across generations. Key Benefits: A genuine literary classic by Frances Hodgson Burnett, ideal for introducing young readers to timeless storytelling. Deluxe hardback with decorative sprayed page edges — a beautiful, giftable collector's edition. Brand new copy offering durability and a premium reading experience. Explores enduring themes of friendship, nature, resilience and personal growth. Perfect for ages 8-12, and a lovely read-aloud choice for younger children too. A wonderful addition to any home library or classic fiction collection. About the Author: Frances Hodgson Burnett (1849-1924) was a British-American novelist and playwright, born in Manchester, England, before emigrating to the United States as a teenager. She began writing to support her family and became one of the most popular authors of her era. Best known for her three classic children's novels — Little Lord Fauntleroy, A Little Princess and The Secret Garden — Burnett drew on her own experiences of hardship and travel to create stories that continue to captivate readers more than a century after they were first published. Why You'll Love This Edition: Beautifully produced with sprayed page edges and a sturdy hardback finish, this edition transforms a much-loved classic into a genuine keepsake — perfect for gifting, collecting, or simply enjoying a story that never goes out of fashion. Please Note: This listing is for the UK edition with the ISBN shown; the cover design may vary slightly from the image displayed.