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The Secret Garden (Puffin Classics)

Frances Hodgson Burnett

The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett is a magical novel for adults and children alike 'I've stolen a garden,' she said very fast. 'It isn't mine. It isn't anybody's. Nobody wants it, nobody cares for it, nobody ever goes into it. Perhaps everything is dead in it already; I don't know.' After...

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Morbid

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Morbid

They mentioned it as Myra Hindley's favorite book from her teenage years.

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her favorite book was The Secret Garden.

— Episode: Episode 166: Ian Brady & Myra Hindley AK...

Episode: Episode 166: Ian Brady & Myra Hindley AKA The Moor...

They mentioned it as Myra Hindley's favorite book from her teenage years.

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her favorite book was The Secret Garden.

Freakonomics Radio

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Freakonomics Radio

Jennifer Egan referenced this children's classic, comparing its fantastical themes of entering another world to a basic, fundamental human desire for creative exploration.

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I think this is like a scourge for young people now from everything I hear. But if I can get that out of my head, which I find easier and easier as I get older, there's a feeling that there's sort of...

— Episode: 355. Where Does Creativity Come From (an...

Episode: 355. Where Does Creativity Come From (and Why Do S...

Jennifer Egan referenced this children's classic, comparing its fantastical themes of entering another world to a basic, fundamental human desire for creative exploration.

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I think this is like a scourge for young people now from everything I hear. But if I can get that out of my head, which I find easier and easier as I get older, there's a feeling that there's sort of a mystery that's waiting for me that I can possibly enter. There's so many childhood narratives that are really about this. I mean, The Secret Garden, all of the Narnia books, you know, about passing through a membrane or a border or door or jumping into a pool and being in another world.

The Viall Files

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The Viall Files

The conversation queried whether Maggie Smith had acted in The Secret Garden, confirming familiarity with the story.

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Was she also in The Secret Garden? Did you watch The Secret Garden? I feel like yes.

— Episode: E817 - RHOC’s Gina Kirschenheiter, Shan...

Episode: E817 - RHOC’s Gina Kirschenheiter, Shannon vs Joe...

The conversation queried whether Maggie Smith had acted in The Secret Garden, confirming familiarity with the story.

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Was she also in The Secret Garden? Did you watch The Secret Garden? I feel like yes.

Handsome

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Handsome

The hosts identified "The Secret Garden" as the title they were trying to guess, noting it fit the garden theme they were discussing.

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Garden is in the title.

— Episode: Pretty Little Episode #21

Episode: Pretty Little Episode #21

The hosts identified "The Secret Garden" as the title they were trying to guess, noting it fit the garden theme they were discussing.

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Garden is in the title.

It is the secret garden.

Get Sleepy: Sleep meditation and stories

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Get Sleepy: Sleep meditation and stories

Elizabeth introduced the title as the new series on the Sleepy Bookshelf, highlighting its gentle story of a young girl finding comfort in nature after moving to extended family care and recommending it as a soothing way to fall asleep. The episode also noted that the show offers nearly forty seasons with original background music composed by Andrew, creating a unique listening experience for listeners who prefer a calm, music‑free option as well.

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Episode: A Restful Evening on a Moonlit Beach

It was mentioned that "The Secret Garden" has nearly 40 seasons available, so there is something for everyone to enjoy. It was also mentioned that Andrew composes original background music for the show, making each book a unique experience.

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With nearly 40 seasons readily available right now, there's something for everyone. Along with Andrew's relaxing voice, he also composes original background music for the show, so each book is a truly unique experience.

If you prefer to listen without music,

Episode: A Sleepy Visit to Hohenschwangau

It was mentioned as the new series on 'The Sleepy Bookshelf' podcast, revolving around a little girl finding solace in nature after moving to the care of extended family.

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This season, I'll be reading The Secret Garden by Francis Hodgson-Bennett.

It revolves around the life of a little girl born in India under the British Empire.

Mary's life is turned upside down when she's forced to move to the care of her extended family, finding solace in nature.

If you know this story, you know it will be a wonderful way to fall asleep, so I do hope you join me.

Unexplained Encounters

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Unexplained Encounters

The title was mentioned as the story a young girl was reading for the third time while she and her cousins were in a bush house during a strange encounter. The hosts cited it only as background detail, without offering any evaluation or recommendation.

Episode: 430 | "Appalachian Mountains MONSTER Encounter" -...

It was mentioned that a young girl was reading this book for the third time while in a bush house with her cousins when they encountered something strange.

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G was sitting in the corner of the bush house on a beanbag Reading The Secret Garden for the third time

Sleep Magic: Sleep Hypnosis & Meditation for Sleep Podcast

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Sleep Magic: Sleep Hypnosis & Meditation for Sleep Podcast

In the episode the host read an adapted excerpt of the book, celebrating its classic status and sharing biographical details about the author’s challenging upbringing and later success. She highlighted how the story’s themes of discovery and renewal fit the show’s focus on relaxation and mindfulness, and expressed enthusiasm for the timeless appeal of the work.

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Episode: Hypnotic Bedtime Story - The Secret Garden

The Secret Garden is a classic children's novel about a young girl, Mary Lennox, who discovers a hidden garden in an old English manor. The book was published in 1911 and has been adapted into many different formats.

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On this show we talk a lot about breathing, but did you know that we take about 20,000 breaths a day? That's a lot of breathing. Americans also spend an average of 90% of our time indoors, and according to the EPA,

I've gotten a handful of requests for this story, so I'm happy to be reading from The Secret Garden tonight. It was written by Frances Hodgson Burnett, who had a difficult childhood in England, moved with her family to Tennessee where things didn't work out financially, so she started writing and got her first story published at the age of 18.

By 20, she was earning enough for her family to move into a bigger house. Burnett was very industrious and successful with both her books and theatrical adaptations of them.

She was married and divorced twice, which was radical at the time, and The Secret Garden was published in 1911 when she was 62 years old.

So tonight, we celebrate Frances Hodgson Burnett with this adapted excerpt of her lovely work, The Secret Garden.

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