The Secret Garden (1911). By: Frances Hodgson Burnett
Illustration By: M. L. Kirk (Maria Louise Kirk, Illustrator (1860-1938)).
by Frances Hodgson Burnett, M. L. Kirk
2018
Great fit for 6th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
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Genre
Themes
- friendship
- healing and nature
- grief and loss
- self-discovery
- resilience
- independence
- hope
- family
About this book
When sour, lonely Mary Lennox is sent from India to live with her uncle in a vast Yorkshire manor, she stumbles upon a locked, neglected garden and a few unexpected friends. As she explores the moors and learns to tend the garden, Mary begins to change—and so do the people around her. This classic appeals to readers who enjoy mystery, nature, and character growth. Ideal for middle-grade readers who like richly described settings and hopeful, heartwarming stories.
Setting: Misselthwaite Manor and the Yorkshire moors, England, early 1900s
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Secret Garden (1911). By: Frances Hodgson Burnett right for my child?
Yes — The Secret Garden (1911). By: Frances Hodgson Burnett is a great fit for 6th grade. The reading level is AR 6.3, which is typical for 6th grade. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 9–14 (4th–8th grade). Themes include friendship, healing and nature, grief and loss.
How long does it take to read The Secret Garden (1911). By: Frances Hodgson Burnett?
At a typical 6th grade reading pace, The Secret Garden (1911). By: Frances Hodgson Burnett takes around 7.6h to finish. The book has 80,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does The Secret Garden (1911). By: Frances Hodgson Burnett have an AR quiz?
Yes — The Secret Garden (1911). By: Frances Hodgson Burnett has an AR quiz available, worth 13 points. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is The Secret Garden (1911). By: Frances Hodgson Burnett?
The Secret Garden (1911). By: Frances Hodgson Burnett has an AR reading level of 6.3, which places it at a 6th grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.