Frances Hodgson Burnett
Frances Hodgson Burnett was a beloved English-American author, best known for her enchanting children's novels that have captured the hearts of readers for generations. Born on November 24, 1849, in Manchester, England, she moved to the United States with her family when she was just a child. Burnett's early love for storytelling blossomed into a prolific writing career, with works such as "The Secret Garden" and "A Little Princess" showcasing her talent for weaving tales of resilience, friendship, and the transformative power of imagination. Her stories often reflect her own experiences of loss and renewal, making them deeply relatable and timeless.
As you explore Frances Hodgson Burnett's works in this app, you'll find a rich tapestry of themes that resonate with readers of all ages. Her characters, often young girls facing adversity, discover strength and hope in the most unexpected places. Each story invites you to believe in the magic of transformation and the beauty of nature. So, settle in and enjoy the journey through her enchanting worlds—there's a treasure waiting in every page!
The Secret Garden (version 2)
Read by Karen Savage
Frances Hodgson Burnett
Orphaned Mary Lennox is sent to live with her uncle in Yorkshire, and finds herself in a house full of secrets and mysteries.
The Secret Garden
Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)
Frances Hodgson Burnett
Mary Lennox is a spoiled, middle-class, self-centered child who has been recently orphaned. She is accepted into the quiet and remote countr…
A Little Princess
Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)
Frances Hodgson Burnett
The novel tells of the troubles of a wealthy young girl, Sara Crewe, who is sent to an oppressive London boarding school during her father’s…
A Little Princess (version 2)
Read by Karen Savage
Frances Hodgson Burnett
Sara is brought to Miss Minchin's Select Seminary for Young Ladies by her father, Captain Crewe, because the climate in India doesn't agree …
The Secret Garden (version 4 dramatic reading)
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Frances Hodgson Burnett
Frances Hodgson Burnett's classic children's novel is about orphaned Mary Lennox, who is sent to live with her uncle at Misslethwaite Manor …
Der Kleine Lord
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Frances Hodgson Burnett
Cedric Errol, ein kleiner Junge aus New York, wird von seinem kaltherzigen englischen Großvater, dem Earl of Dorincourt, trotz der sta…
A Little Princess (version 4 dramatic reading)
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Frances Hodgson Burnett
Sara Crewe is a very intelligent, polite, and creative young girl. Born to a wealthy soldier in India, Sara was brought all the way to Londo…
Emily Fox-Seton
Read by Caroline Driggs
Frances Hodgson Burnett
Have you ever wondered what happened to Cinderella after she married the prince? Have you ever asked yourself if it was really "happy e…
A Little Princess (Version 3)
Read by Elizabeth Klett
Frances Hodgson Burnett
A Little Princess is a classic of children's literature by the author of The Secret Garden. Seven-year-old Sara Crewe comes to London to att…
Little Lord Fauntleroy
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Frances Hodgson Burnett
Little Lord Fauntleroy is a sentimental children's novel by American (English-born) author Frances Hodgson Burnett, serialized in St. Nichol…
The Lost Prince
Read by Susan Umpleby
Frances Hodgson Burnett
“The Lost Prince” is about Marco Loristan, his father, and his friend, a street urchin named The Rat. Marco's father, Stefan, is a Samavian …
The Shuttle
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Frances Hodgson Burnett
Rosalie Vanderpoel, the daughter of an American multimillionaire marries an impoverished English baronet and goes to live in England. She al…
A Lady of Quality
Read by Linda Andrus
Frances Hodgson Burnett
Set in late 1600's England, the story follows the life of a woman living an unconventional life. The loves of her life and all of its ups an…
Little Lord Fauntleroy (version 2)
Read by Susan Umpleby
Frances Hodgson Burnett
In mid-1880s Brooklyn, New York, Cedric Errol lives with his Mother (never named, known only as Mrs Errol or "dearest") in genteel…
The Secret Garden (version 3)
Read by Ashleigh Jane
Frances Hodgson Burnett
When Mary Lennox, who has been brought up in India in a spoiled manner, is orphaned she has to move to Yorkshire, England, to live with her …
A Fair Barbarian
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Frances Hodgson Burnett
The setting is a small English village in the 19th century. When her niece shows up on her doorstep unexpectedly, a quiet spinster finds her…
The Dawn of a To-morrow
Read by Linda Andrus
Frances Hodgson Burnett
A wealthy London business man takes a room in a poor part of the city.He is depressed and has decided to take his life by going the next day…
Little Lord Fauntleroy (Version 3 Dramatic Reading)
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Frances Hodgson Burnett
This story is about an American lad of 7 years old who lives with his young widowed mother in New York. He spends his days with his friend t…
That Lass o' Lowrie's
Read by Phil Benson
Frances Hodgson Burnett
Frances Hodgson Burnett was born and grew up in Manchester, England, and emigrated to the United States with her family at the age of 16. Fo…
Theo
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Frances Hodgson Burnett
It's described as "A SPRIGHTLY LOVE STORY" and it is written by F. H. Burnett, "one of the most charming among American write…