{"product_id":"9781604699906","title":"Unearthing The Secret Garden","description":"\u003cb\u003e“Affectionate and informative, \u003ci\u003eUnearthing the Secret Garden\u003c\/i\u003e is not unlike a garden itself, with its smooth lawns of prose and striking shows of illustration and photography.” —\u003ci\u003eThe Wall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e“With a sprightly tone, infectious enthusiasm, and a professor’s penchant for scholarly detail, McDowell brings keen insight and critical assessment to the life and works of this beloved author.” \u003ci\u003e—Booklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Secret Garden \u003c\/i\u003eis one of the most beloved children’s classics, and its author Frances Hodgson Burnett was not only a prolific writer but also a lover of flowers and gardens. In \u003ci\u003eUnearthing The Secret Garden\u003c\/i\u003e, Marta McDowell delves into Burnett’s professional and gardening life. McDowell chronicles how Burnett’s interest in gardens developed along with her work as a writer. Readers will learn about Burnett’s three gardens in England, Long Island, and Bermuda. Gardeners will delight in the guide to plats featured in \u003ci\u003eThe Secret Garden\u003c\/i\u003e and McDowell’s transcriptions of three of Burnett’s garden-themed short stories. Throughout, the delightful text is complimented by period illustrations and contemporary photographs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This deeply moving and gift-worthy book is a must-read for fans of \u003ci\u003eThe Secret Garden\u003c\/i\u003e and anyone who loves the story behind the story.\u003cbr\u003e  ","brand":"Hachette","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":50562099740911,"sku":"9781604699906","price":32.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/3877\/7237\/files\/BNCImageAPI_e9e62b15-e27c-4022-919f-a49a83430173.jpg?v=1787439238","url":"https:\/\/www.entershinebookshop.ca\/products\/9781604699906","provider":"Entershine Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}