Books: The Secret Garden, by Frances H Burnett

This is the story of a girl called Mary who moves in with her uncle in England after her parents die in India. She likes gardening and feels tempted to go into his uncle's secret garden, where her life will change. Getting to know her cousin Collin will turn out to be the greatest discovery.

Laura Ibáñez (NI1-A) read this book and she rated it "excellent". Her favourite character is the protagonist, Mary, who at first is selfish and quick-tempered but will soon become a completely different person.

Cristina Fernández (NI1-A) read it too, and also found it "excellent". One of her favourite characters is Martha's mother, a poor but generous woman who gives Mary a skipping rope.

Adela García (NI1-A) also read it, and she loved it! She tells us that the novel is about parents' education and how even someone who was spoilt and bad-tempered can change into a marvellous person when they are given the chance.

Eva Mª Medina (NI1-A) read it as well. She also thought it was "good". She loved the passage where Mary argues with her cousin Collin. This argument makes her think twice about her selfish behaviour. From now on, she'll try to be more understanding.

Blas García (NI1-B) also read this book. He rated it "good". He likes the girl's interest in nature, and he also likes the fact that when the girl moves in with her relatives after her parents' death, her life, but also theirs', is improved.

Miguel Ángel Montero (NI1-B) read the book too! He enjoyed the passage of the book where the little girl discovers the secret. It tells us how important it is for children to be able to play, run and skip so they can be healthy.

Alicia Navarro (NI1-A) also read this book. She enjoyed the passage where Mary is given a skipping-rope to play with. After she's been skipping for a while she talks to the robin that had shown her the key, and asks it to tell her where the door to the secret garden is.

Felipe Lorca (NI1-A) read this book as well. He thought it was "good". He also finds the scene where the secret garden is discovered the best in the book. His favourite character is Mary, the main character in the story, who turns into a lovely girl when she moves in with her uncle.