The Secret Garden: Mary's Journal book
The Secret Garden: Mary's Journal book written by Sia Dey & illustrated by Grant Montgomery & Leslie Design
Based on the major motion picture and inspired by the original classic novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett, this full-color journal expands on the cinematic world of The Secret Garden through the point of view of Mary Lennox.
Featuring unique content across both text and imagery, this journal format will open the reader's eyes to a more personal take on the events from the film.
When ten-year-old orphan Mary Lennox is sent to live with her reclusive uncle Archibald and his strict housekeeper Mrs. Medlock in a mysterious Yorkshire manor, she feels lonelier than ever before. Her curiosity and determination lead her to disobey the adults and explore the forbidding house.
While roaming the grounds of the manor she discovers an enchanted and boundless garden that has been hidden for years and reflects her limitless imagination. With local boy Dickon, her sick cousin Colin, and a playful stray dog, Mary embraces this world of wonder, unlocking secrets from the past and revealing a whole new life of hope and friendship for her to discover.
Format: Hardcover book
Note: Most of the book is written using cursive script
Ages: 8-12 years
Dimensions: 8 x 6 x 0.5 inches
Page Count: 96 pages
Engagement Feature: written in the format of an illustrated diary from the perspective of Mary, the main character in The Secret Garden
Enrichment Activity: This book is written in a style of cursive. Explore the "Lost Art of Handwriting" (Click Here)
Maestra's Memo: For most kids in the United States born after 2000, cursive writing is unfamiliar & unreadable. This journal is written using cursive writing as if Mary, herself, wrote it. This can be a wonderful tool for children who are learning the "lost art" of handwriting (cursive).
Suggestion: Consider adding the Hinkler Classic Tales adapted version of Frances Hodgson Burnett's The Secret Garden to your order to more fully appreciate Mary's world.
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