What reading level is The secret garden?

The secret garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The secret garden appropriate for?

The secret garden is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Loss & Grief, Abusive Parents, Child Abuse, Family Change, Physical Restraint.

What genre is The secret garden?

The secret garden is fiction — Juvenile Fiction. Part of the Great Illustrated Classics series.

Does The secret garden have any content warnings?

The secret garden has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Loss & Grief, Abusive Parents, Child Abuse, Family Change, Physical Restraint. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The secret garden?

The secret garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett is 238 pages (approximately 17,989 words).

The secret garden

Frances Hodgson Burnett

The secret garden

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Frances Hodgson Burnett

Great Illustrated Classics

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched Page-Turner

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

After moving to a remote estate on the windswept moors, a curious girl named Mary uncovers a hidden garden and meets a sickly cousin whose life begins to change with the garden's magic. Together, they embark on a journey of friendship, healing, and unexpected hope amid the shadows of loss and loneliness. Their discoveries transform not only the secret garden but also their hearts.

Themes

OrphansPeople with DisabilitiesFriendship FamilyHealingNature

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include loss & grief, abusive parents, child abuse. Written for readers ages 9-12.