The Secret Garden

By: Frances Hodgson Burnett

Narrated by: Victoria McGee

Length: 8 hrs and 25 mins

Publisher's summary

Mary Lennox, a sickly and contrary little girl, is orphaned to dim prospects in a gloomy English manor - her only friend is a bed-ridden boy named Colin, whose prospects may be dimmer than hers. But when Mary finds the key to a Secret Garden, the magical powers of transformation fall within her reach.

A beloved classic of children's literature The Secret Garden tells an inspirational tale of transformation and empowerment.

Public Domain (P)2011 Trout Lake Media

delightful and entertaining ín a sad world which b

delightful and entertaining which everyone, big and small can enjoy. I would recommend all to read and listen to this book

VERY GOOD BOOK!!! (Especially with Audible)

I love this book! And the narrator is great!!! Thank you audible, thank you so much. 😋😋😋

another favorite to savour any day

it is wonderfully performed. it was a pleasure from beginning to end.
a must have for every one.

Great story

I loved this. It was recommended to me recently and having never read it I wanted to know it, but didn’t have time to read. Audible to the rescue. The narrator was excellent.

One side note: perhaps this is my own naivety but I had not realized or expected the racist content and was surprised by it’s casual inclusion. Not that I desire censorship, just that it would have been nice to have known ahead so I mention it now for others who may not be aware.
I was listening with my children, it does provide opportunity to speak to them about the sinfulness of racism, but again, it’s nice to be prepared ahead.
There is also a bit of religious syncretism, and magic for those who care to know that.

Overall it’s a lovely story that each day I was eager to know more and hear more of the Secret Garden. My children also enjoyed listening, and we are wanting to create our own garden at home.

Innocense of a bygone era!

What did you love best about The Secret Garden?

The story line and characters of The Secret Garden are pure and uplifting. It is refreshing to feel the unfolding of a simple but compelling tale.

Who was your favorite character and why?

I liked Colin and his awakening the most.

Which character – as performed by Victoria McGee – was your favorite?

Mary's spoiled and obstinate early personality was very well portrayed by Victoria.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

You might find yourself in The Secret Garden!

Pass on this performance

I loved this book so much and devoured it as a child. I thought it would be great to have my kids listen to it on a road trip. The performance was lackluster and I wish the performer had been English to give the scene and characters more believability. Someone that actually knew how to properly speak with a Yorkshire accent.

Narrator

Incongruous American accent which sort of ruined it for me. I should have listened to sample and suggest you do so.

Good story / narration

Enjoyed every second of it. The narrator could've varied the character voices a little more but that didn't take a whole lot away from the story.

Good story, stilted narrator

classic story I'd always meant to read. The narrator sounds like a GPS voice when she's not doing dialogue, though.

Absolutely wonderful!!!

Such a glorious message of hope, love ,healing and faith. I enjoyed the story, the narrator and everything about this book!!!