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The Secret Garden
- Narrated by: Carrie Hope Fletcher
- Length: 7 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Children's Audiobooks, Literature & Fiction
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Summary
Read by actress, singer, blogger and author Carrie Hope Fletcher, Frances Hodgson Burnett’s delightful novel The Secret Garden is given new life. Delve in to the tranquil world of Burnett’s story as you follow the journey of her young protagonist, Mary Lennox, on her journey through her childhood. First published in 1911, the novel is a much-cited ‘classic’ of English children’s literature. It is, however, as much for adults as for anyone else. An uplifting and light-hearted listen, this is the ideal summer escape.
Mary Lennox starts her life as an unhappy victim of circumstance. After the loss of her parents, she moves to rural Yorkshire to live with a distant uncle where she resents the wildness of the countryside. At first, she struggles to find a place in this new existence. Although unsure about her surroundings and its occupants, through the gentle guidance of the maid she gradually becomes interested in the story of Mrs Craven who apparently used to spend her time in a garden at the house, the key to which has vanished. Mary makes it her quest to find and explore the possibilities it holds. Her journey sees her change, befriending a host of loveable characters as the garden begins to cast its spell on her.
About the author
Born in 1849, Burnett moved to America in 1865 where she would live, on and off, for the rest of her life. She was well travelled, living in Paris for a few years before buying a house in England (where she wrote The Secret Garden) and finally moving to New York. She is best known for her children’s novels such as Little Lord Fauntleroy and A Little Princess but was also a prodigious writer of adult fiction. It is this, which perhaps explains how she was able to merge and cater for both audiences with such success in The Secret Garden.
About the narrator
Carrie Hope Fletcher is an award-winning actress, best-selling author, musical theatre star and social media influencer. Carrie has starred in Les Misérables, and Heathers on London’s West End and is author to four best-selling books: All I Know Now, On the Other Side, All That She Can See and When The Curtain Falls, her next title is called In The Time We Lost. Carrie has also released a debut solo album, When The Curtains Fall. The album features Carrie’s most-loved musical theatre songs, covered in a unique and modern way. Alongside her acting, writing and music career, Carrie has an established online presence with over 528,000 followers on Twitter, 492,000 on Instagram and over 652,000 subscribers on her YouTube channel.
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- Amazon Customer
- 13-06-20
Shame about the audio
This was one of my favourite books as a child so I was excited about being able to listen to this. However I am having to return it as the audio is driving me mad. It's as though the narrator is moving around as it was recorded; sometimes she is further from the microphone so it sounds too quiet, then all of a sudden it gets loud again. It doesn't make for a comfortable listening experience.
27 people found this helpful
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- Caffeine Addict
- 15-11-19
Lovely story shame about the accent
The book starts well the narrator has a lovely clear voice, however, the terrible Yorkshire accent and the misplaced ‘t’s drove me crazy. Book returned, shame.
15 people found this helpful
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- Mum of wrestling fan
- 11-08-19
Unfortunate accent issues. Otherwise brilliant!
A wonderful classic, generally read very well by the narrator. What a shame that the narration was marred by the awkward over pronunciation of the Yorkshire T'. Has she never heard of a Glottal Stop?!
10 people found this helpful
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- K.J
- 29-10-20
Volume goes up and down
I love everything about this audiobook apart from the irritating volume issue, sounds as though the narrator rocks back and forth to the microphone. I am sensitive to sound so perhaps its just me.
9 people found this helpful
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- sarah c.
- 20-07-19
brilliant classic
very well read, beautiful classic story. the descriptions of nature and Yorkshire life ransport you into the dreamy world of the children you can almost feel and smell like you are actually there....
9 people found this helpful
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- Lindsay Long
- 18-11-19
Lovely story, frustrating accents!
I love this story and the production is good. The story is read well, but as a Yorkshire woman the over exaggerated 't'-ing made it a little frustrating! Just not how we talk!
7 people found this helpful
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- David Slater
- 15-10-20
A great story, badly read
I find the Narrator's Yorkshire accent hilarious. That's a good job, otherwise it would have driven me mad! And that it's such a great story.Surely someone should have told her that the t in t'book should NOT be pronounced!
6 people found this helpful
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- Dolly McLaughlin
- 30-07-19
Simply lovely.
The magic of the secret garden, of getting well, of living, of childhood, of Yorkshire, of good food, of fresh air, of good mothering. Feel good book. A spiritual metaphor. Beautifully narrated.
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- springerlady
- 01-04-20
balm for the soul
I loved this book as a child.. now I'm 60 and thrilled to have it read to me.. I now have a cottage garden business.. how much this book has lead me to my style and pleasure in gardens
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- Lelantos
- 25-11-20
A gem!
Loved the story and narration. Heartwarming but without being cloying.
The only issue I would have is tiny in that the Yorkshire accent sometimes didn’t flow as I am used to but appen a cum from t differen part si thi !
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- Lady Lightning
- 19-05-20
Fabulous
I have loved this book since I was small. My Mum and Grandma both read it to me I was enthralled. I read it to my children, I’ve read it to my granddaughters. I still feel the magic when I hear the words, this recording took me back to my long ago childhood. Totally loved this recording. Highly recommended.
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- Somanea Khoeurm
- 05-10-20
One of the classics that I would re-read over and over.
I believe people of all ages should read this book. The first time I read this book, I was 14 years old. I was in the hospital at the time when my teacher introduced me to this novel. I fell in love with it right away. This novel gave me courage to fight the pain I was dealing with at the time. I dream of finding a secret garden of my own one day. Love the narrator, she did a fantastic job.
15 people found this helpful
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- Erin A
- 10-10-20
But for that "hilarious" domestic abuse scene....
I enjoyed this book right up until everyone was busting a gut when the gardener tells the story of how some villager's wife "made him beat her" because she called him a drunk. That part definitely did NOT age well in this otherwise delightful book.
14 people found this helpful
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- tamara markovic
- 03-09-20
Beautiful
This is such a wonderful book. It is about a special kind of Magic that brings things to life. It is sbout growing up and children’s imagination and way to see the world as the magical place that it actually is.
Carrie Hope Fletcher did wonderful job by giving her voice to Mary, Dickon, Colin and all the others. Her narration is just wonderful and it is such a pleasure to listen to her voice.
It was a real joy to listen to this book and I strongly recommend it.
9 people found this helpful
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- Dale Bowles
- 12-09-20
Good Old Story Well Read
I've always liked The Secret Garden, but this performance blows me away. Hip, hip, hooray!
7 people found this helpful
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- kayjaytee
- 22-09-20
Great performance of a children's classic
I have always loved this story and a great performance enhanced the experience. Reader did an excellent job with the children's voices and accents. Haughty Mary was played perfectly. Loved this interpretation.
6 people found this helpful
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- Anonymous User
- 18-12-20
Friday December 18, 2020
I watched the movie but, as always, the book is better :) Also, I love the accent of the narrator, it brings the story to life! What a sweet story this was, I wish I would've listened to/read it sooner!
5 people found this helpful
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- Amy Berrett
- 14-11-20
So glad I revisited this book from my childhood!
So glad I revisited this book from my childhood! I loved it even more than I remembered. The idea behind the magic of positive thinking is something that we need to be reminded of more often. I have started listening to this anytime I need a pallet cleanser from the heavier content that I love but sometimes gets to me and I just need a safe light hearted pick me up. Narration is good.
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- Lindsay
- 21-10-20
Darker than the Movie
The movie we all watched in the '90s paints a much rosier (pun intended) story. The original is much darker and actually talks about children being unlikable due to their horrible attitudes, which is actually refreshing. Classic story, can't go wrong.
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- lmceache
- 27-07-20
pure delight
Loved revisiting this classic children's book. Excellent narration, with evocative accents. It makes an excellent bedtime story.
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