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The Secret Garden
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Robyn Blaber
May 25, 2014 rated it it was amazing
I do find it curious how I enjoy children's so much more than adult literature. In this case, we have a heavily moralizing turn-of-the century novel about children who's contrary natures and sicknesses are cured by the blustery outdoor air of northern England.

The message that children will prosper by spending time outdoors in the dirt wasn't lost on me, however as today we see more and more kids raised by their iPad nannies. So, if you want healthy happy kids, don't forget to occasionally take
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Jessica
Feb 25, 2011 rated it it was amazing
It's hard to read this out loud to your child while you're crying. ...more
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