Check out my review of Burnett's work on my blog at:
http://8bookcases.blogspot.com/2011/08/secret-garden-by-frances-hodgson.html

I read this book as a little girl, as a tween, a teenager, and again in college. Now I have a daughter of my own, and I am so glad to share this with her. A classic, a must read. Do not be turned off by badly done tv/movies! Nothing is as good as the original! I also recommend her other books, Little Princess, and the lesser known Little Lord Faunteroy.

This is THE book of my childhood. It was the first book I read where I became the character and her world and my world were one. I hope every kids gets to have this experience. I refuse to re-read it now and destroy the magic it once held in my heart.

I've read this book at least twenty times. I had to buy a new copy because the one that was a gift to me as a child was falling apart, that's how good it is. This book is a must read for little girls and grown ups :)

This books is for anyone who loves classic books It's funny and kinda weird at some point but way better than the movie.

The Secret Garden is AMAZING!!!! I highly would recomend this book! It takes you through the shocking, queer, and fun life of a girl named Mary. Hope you read it.

I have to say this is a definite classic, it is a great read for a parent to their children. I read it as an adult and then again now that I am a parent, everyone, every age will love this classic.

The Secret Garden was a very good book. I saw the movie a long time ago which was very different than this book. The book was all together a good book but some of the chapters, most of it was them talking and it was a bit dull. Still Great.

I've read this novel awhile back but I remember it clearly. This novel captured my attention to an extent that I finished it in a day. At the beginning it may be a little boring but just pursue on and it will be fabulous!

I remember reading this book as a child, and being transported to a garden in my imagination. I loved the characters, the story, the location, the romance (I thought) of being an orphan in England. To this day, as a gardener, the description of that magical secret garden entrances me and informs the goals that I have for my own garden. Of course, in Calgary, a rose-covered bower might be a little difficult, but the idea of the hidden garden, the sudden surprise of it, and the beauty of each of its seasons is what I carry with me from this book.