Frances Hodgson Burnett

4 summariesFantasy, Children's, Historical Fiction

Frances Hodgson Burnett was an English author known for her children's literature in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She is best known for her novels "The Secret Garden," "Little Lord Fauntleroy," and "A Little Princess," which explore themes of growth, friendship, and resilience. Another notable work is "The Making of a Marchioness," which showcases her storytelling in adult fiction.

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Books by Frances Hodgson Burnett

4 books available

The Secret Garden
Frances Hodgson Burnett
4.1 (891k) average on GoodreadsFantasy
A spoiled orphan discovers a hidden garden and a secret cousin, changing their lives and a gloomy manor with nature and friendship.
Little Lord Fauntleroy
Frances Hodgson Burnett
3.9 (19k) average on GoodreadsChildren's
An impoverished American boy's kindness changes his aristocratic British grandfather, but a rival challenges his claim to the earldom.
A Little Princess
Frances Hodgson Burnett
4.2 (4k) average on GoodreadsFantasy
An orphan girl, stripped of her wealth and sent to an attic, uses her imagination to turn her bleak life into a kingdom, showing that true strength comes from within.
The Making of a Marchioness
Frances Hodgson Burnett
3.6 (1k) average on GoodreadsHistorical Fiction
An overlooked spinster's quiet life changes when a powerful marquis notices her, altering her world and challenging Edwardian social norms.