The Secret Garden

By: Frances Hodgson Burnett

Narrated by: Pearl Hewitt

When Mary Lennox was sent to Misselthwaite Manor to live with her uncle, everybody said she was the most disagreeable-looking child ever seen. But this lonely girl's life is transformed when she finds the key to the secret garden.

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Love the book but the performance could have been better

The audiobook has repeating phrases that should have been edited out. I love this book though!!

Wonderful!

Come back to this classic with the lovely and expressive voice of Pearl Hewitt. Touching and charming telling of a timeless story. Highly recommended!

Beautifully done!

The narrator really made this story come alive! If you love this book already, definitely give this version a try.

A Reenergized Classic with a "Pearl" of a Voice!

Would you consider the audio edition of The Secret Garden to be better than the print version?

YES! Pearl Hewitt is an extraordinary artist. I am not one to reread books; once you know the ending, repeating the journey isn’t as engaging for me. However, when a classic favorite is produced on audio narrated by my favorite voice artist Pearl Hewitt, then I am very eager to repeat my experience. To HEAR the characters adds to their personality: Mary's youthful impertinence, well, let's say it...rudeness, but the softening in her manner can be "heard;" Martha the maid's soft tone--excellent Yorkshire? accent; the delightful children Dickon and Colin, each personality enhanced by Pearl's interpretation; and Mrs. Medlock...whoa, she's scary! Along with that to HEAR the emotions, to HEAR the joy, the fear, the delight...I was never able to 'read' it like that. Pearl gave me a renewed enjoyment...

What about Pearl Hewitt’s performance did you like?

Pearl Hewitt definitely enriched my experience with “The Secret Garden” making it like a new journey. Her artistry brings to life the various characters through her interpretation of their British accents: young Mary sounds different from the maid's son Dikon, Mrs. Medlock's and Martha Sowerby's attitudes can actually be heard. She is extremely talented to bring those characters to life...

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes...I am very familiar with the story, but Pearl's voice was mesmerizing. The emotions and characters were all so enjoyable...I couldn't put it down!

Any additional comments?

Pearl Hewitt narrates the Oxford Tearoom Mystery series by H.Y. Hanna. There are currently three books of a six-book series, and strangely...spooky even, as I read book 6 myself, I could hear Pearl in my head... It was good to say I had voices in my head. Pearl is excellent. I highly recommend listening to books she narrates.

Great book

This audibook is great ! It's A Lovely Classic Book !This book didn't disappoint.Audiobook read by Pearl is awesome !

Book teaches that live is not all about you and that people are just people.

Wonderful storytelling.

I love this book and have read it several times. Pearl Hewitt's narration is clear and expressive. Her investment in the story and the telling of it is obvious and I was drawn into the narration as if it were being read only for me. All the characters are drawn most believably and their feelings are never unclear in the way they speak. (her Yorkshire accent is particularly authentic). All in all it's a terrific rendering of a beautiful, classic story.

Timeless story, wonderful narration

This classic piece is lovely; the writing delightful and the narration captivating.
Pearl Hewitt absolutely made this story shine. Her narration is spot on, and most especially the parts that require a Yorkshire dialect. Her seamless narration is truly a treat to be savored. Pearl easily transitions between characters, allowing listeners to completely lose themselves in the story.

I thoroughly enjoyed this version of Secret Garden. At first, I was unused to the use of music between chapters, but I found myself looking forward to it. It gave it a unique and timeless feel.

If you enjoy classics, this one will not disappoint!

Completely mesmerized by the narrators character voices.

What a beautiful classic but this narrator completely captivated me by the use of her character voices - so uniquely innocent and sweet! I was swept up in the story like none other I've heard. I will definitely listen to this one over and over and will look for more from Pearl Hewitt!

Wonderful

Wonderful story about people's hearts being kindled & rekindled to experience joy, love, & beauty. Pearl Hewitt's reading was wonderful and made the story come alive.

Magnificent performance of the Best book!

I loved everything about this audiobook! Does perfect justtice to this excellent book. My compliments to all involved with this production!