The Secret Garden
Om Illustrated Classics
Om Books International 2018
Great fit for 6th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
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About this book
Mary Lennox was nothing like her pleasant and pretty mother. Ignored by her parents and overindulged by her ayahs, she was a spoilt, lonely girl in India Her life takes an unexpected turn when everybody she knew suscumbs to a cholera epidemic. Orphaned, she is shipped off to England to live in her uncle's household at Misselthwaite Manor. Cenfronted by new possibilities, Mary finds herself liking the moors of Yorkshire, But the peace of the huge house is disturbed by a wailing that echoes through its halls, and the beautiful gardens surrounding it are haunted by a tragic past. What are the secrets that the isolated manor hides? Is Mary finally going to be able to make a home out of the house? Is there something really magical and healing about the moors of Yorkshire? Frances Hodgson Burnett's novel forms a perfect combination of mystery, magic and love,
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Secret Garden right for my child?
Yes — The Secret Garden 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).
How long does it take to read The Secret Garden?
At a typical 6th grade reading pace, The Secret Garden takes around 5.7h to finish. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does The Secret Garden have an AR quiz?
Yes — The Secret Garden 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?
The Secret Garden 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.