PARAMOUNT WORLD CLASSICS: THE SECRET GARDEN

A Classic Story of Discovery

The Secret Garden follows Mary Lennox, a lonely girl who discovers a locked garden and forms new friendships that gradually transform her life. The story explores nature, friendship, hope and personal growth through Mary’s journey of discovery.

Edition & Reading Suitability

This Paramount World Classics edition is a 268-page paperback by Frances Hodgson Burnett, ISBN 9789692107303. Paramount does not specify a fixed age band, so it is best suited to confident, independent readers ready for a longer classic rather than a short, adapted reader.

World Classics vs Junior Classics

Choose Paramount World Classics for the longer 268-page reading experience. Younger or developing readers may prefer Paramount Junior Classics, which presents the story in 58 pages with activities and a glossary, while Ladybird Readers Level 6 offers a 64-page version adapted specifically for English-language learners.