I listened to this the other day while I was doing chores when I went for a walk and then when I made dinner.
I had seen one of the movies but had never read the book so I was excited to give this audiobook a try. I am so glad I did because I actually enjoyed this story.

Very well done and the narrator did a fantastic job as well.

This was one of my favorite movies growing up- watching on VHS :) I had never read the story before though. When this audio book came up I knew I had to listen and I am so glad I did. I will be sharing this with my children. The narrator is fabulous and the story is so up-lifting. I absolutely loved it !

In a very broad summary... Mary Lennox finds herself all alone in India after a cholera pandemic takes her family. She is sent to her uncle's home where she discovers a crying boy that changes her outlook on life completely. Oh, all the characters just make you love them.

Thank you NetGalley for an Advanced Listening Copy in exchange for my honest opinion.

***ARC copy received from NetGalley for honest review***

I don't recall ever reading The Secret Garden before; I was only familiar with the movies. I was pleased to discover upon finishing the listen of this charming audiobook that the book was every bit as heartwarming as any other version of this story I have come across, maybe more so. The narration was lovely and British and there were even sound effects and music in parts. I did have some trouble with the download itself (There seemed to be skipping issues), and this copy appeared to be an abridged version though there was no mention of this that I could find beforehand. Overall, I am so happy to have completed this version of the story, it was such a quick "read", and I really enjoyed it!

*received audiobook for free from netgalley for honest review* Really good audiobook! tbh never read this book but i know ive seen the movie when i was younger, would like to rewatch it now that ive seen the movie

This book is a classic, there are a lot of formats of this title.. This one is a great audiobook option if you want to have fun and relax. I really enjoyed the voice they chose. I recommend listening for 20 or 30 minutes each night so it won´t finish soon (2 hours 58 min.). If you have children I guess they are also going to enjoy it. It is a great option for educators and homeschool.

The Secret Garden is one of those classic books that I know I "should have" read at some point in my long reading life, but somehow never did. When I had the opportunity to listen to this audiobook version I decided to jump at the chance, in part because it was narrated by the wonderful actress Glenda Jackson. The story didn't disappoint me, nor did the narration. It's a charming story, one that I was familiar with from movies and just because the book is a well-known classic. This particular abridged edition was recorded on vinyl years ago, and might have been directed towards younger readers/listeners, because not only is it abridged, it also includes music and sound effects (particularly bird song). As expected, Jackson's narration is excellent. Note though that this IS an abridged version, so might not be a good choice for some listeners. I may well pull out an unabridged version to see if I can find what was cut.
My thanks to Netgalley and Harper Audio for providing a copy for an unbiased review.

This brought back some childhood memories. Was such a quick beautifully narrated book to read. Highly recommend. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

What a magical book and what a magical narration. I’ve loved this book but never listened to it. Although I’m not a fan of music in audiobooks because I think it distracts from the storytelling. Still this audio was fabulous. The narration was magical. I can’t wait to share this with my daughter. She loves audios too.

My absolute all time favorite children's book in audio format! I'm in absolute heaven! It was so much fun to hear it brought to life in with a narrator giving a bit of personality to each of the characters that elevates them and helps them become more real! If you haven't bought this book for the children in your life, you absolutely should then you should download the audio and let them experience it that way as well. It is a delightful treat that no one, adult or child should miss out on! It's been more than 40 years since I first read this book and I love it today as much as I did then.

I love The Secret Garden, I always have. I've never read it (or watched it for that matter) without just dreaming of finding my own secret garden and watching things grow and come alive. If I remember correctly, my grandmother bought me my first copy and there has never been a time that reading this has not reminded me of her in the best way.

The magic is exactly like I remembered it. The version of the audiobook I received was unfortunately abridged, and that's almost the only flaw. It was almost like a radioplay. There was ambient music, additional background music, the sound of nature.

Glenda Jackson, the narrator was wonderful. Her voice has an aged quality that felt incredibly authentic, her accents were top-shelf.

I can't wait to re-read the unabridged version again.

I received a copy of this audiobook for free from NetGalley and Harper Audio in exchange for an honest, voluntary review.

A timeless classic for young and old alike. I loved this reader she reminded me of Julie Andrews and she did an excellent job on all the voices. Thank you so much to the publisher and to NetGalley for this audio book. I highly recommend it!

I will admit I am not much on classic books. And every time I attempt to read one it ends up feeling like a lot of work just to get through it. I am not sure what it is. But I loved this book. I was really worried because I loved the older The Secret Garden movie, it's a favorite. And now this book is a favorite too, I was surprised how closely the movie actually followed the book and the 2020 audio version I listened to was so enchanting. It's a great book for any age!

Such a cute audiobook. Loved the music added in at parts. I haven't heard this story in years so it was nice to hear it again.

I loved this book as a child so I was thrilled to see this audiobook. As for the story, it's a beloved classic for a reason, it's a beautiful story of growth and hope after despair. I enjoyed the narration, the narrator's voice felt traditional and for this book that was a good fit.

I received an audioARC in exchange for an honest review.

A gorgeous interpretation of a classic! Burnett's narration, paired with magical and musical sound effects, brings this childhood tale to life in an interesting and engaging way. Definitely one to listen to for the whole family!

This was a very sweet story with a message about how nurturing something makes it stronger.
The audiobook is quite lovely. It has some beautiful sound effects that add a whimsical essence to the story. I enjoy the narrators voice and think she does quite a nice job with the performance.
The story itself wasn't necessarily for me but I think if you like this classic that you will really enjoy this version of it.
Perfect for all ages.
I'm glad I listened to it.

Thankyou NetGalley and William Collins for this audiobook.

The Secret Garden is a classic true to its word and loved by children and adults alike across generations and rightly so. Its an enchanting ride and to relive this through an audiobook especially one with lovely musical background and sound effects was just all the more captivating. I was thoroughly sucked into this whimsical world through the audio. Not to mention Glenda Jackson's wonderful narration was the cherry on top of all of it. The secret garden description will make you yearn for a garden of your own whenever you read this book. There's nothing new that is there for me to add to review this book that has not been already said and praised but my takeaway from this book has always been that "Our only limitations are those we set up in our own minds". There's nothing that we cant achieve when we put out heart and mind to someone. No crippling fear can dare near us when we break free from the shackles of our doubts and apprehensions. I just love how this thought is beautifully conveyed in a way that will root deep in young children's minds. Its a beautiful story and i just loved reminiscing it all over again.

The Secret Garden is a classic book. A great children's book that can still be read and enjoyed by adults. This review is for the audio book narrated by actress Glenda Jackson which was originally released 1975 on Decca Records. This is an abridged version of the book that has the occasional musical accompaniment and odd sound effect.

This was given to me for free as an advanced listening copy by Net Galley and the publisher Harper Audio in exchange for an honest review.

I do plan on giving this five stars, but that doesn't mean I didn't have any issues with it. I think this audio book is perfect for someone older who had the record as a child OR for someone who is looking for something to play for children of their own. This could be good for an adult as well, but the fact that it's abridged may turn some avid readers away.

The story is great. We know that. This is a story about growth. The characters of Mary Lennox, Colin Craven, and Archibald Craven each go through a change in the book. The Garden itself grows and it seems that even Misselthwaite grows as well. This is a charming tale that doesn't have any problematic elements to hinder it's enjoyment over time.

I mentioned that I did have issues with the audio book. Those issues weren't big enough to lower my overall score. I found some of the background sound effects to be annoying. When the children sang it was just cringy and when the bird was chirping it was recorded too loud and was a bit uncomfortable. But other than that, the sound effects added a bit of flair to an old recording.

Glenda Jackson does a good job narrating and you can even tell the difference between characters by the voice she does. That can be an issue even with modern audio books, but Jackson gave each character a unique sound.

This is a good audio book that's perfectly suited for a child or for an adult who wants a bit of nostalgia.

The Secret Garden is an enjoyable book. I listened to the audiobook and enjoyed Glenda Jackson’s narration.
Mary is lonely and then finds a secret garden. The Secret Garden is an interesting story. It is a classic story, but I didn’t know anything about it before reading this version.
Thank you NetGalley and William Collins/Harper Audio for The Secret Garden.

The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett has been a favourite story of mine for a long time. It has been a staple in children’s literature even longer.

The narration by Glenda Jackson was fantastic. I listened to her narration in one straight sitting. Jackson’s voices were pretty distinct, at least the super important characters. I often felt the emotions of the characters as well. I enjoyed the music and sound effects that accompanied the narration. I felt it added to the drama, charm, and magic.

Book 5 Stars
Narration 4.5 Stars

I received an advanced audiobook copy from Harper Audio and William Collins through NetGalley. All opinions are 100% my own.