What reading level is The Secret Garden?

The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett is at a Level 7 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: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Loneliness, Fear & Anxiety.

What genre is The Secret Garden?

The Secret Garden is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does The Secret Garden have any content warnings?

The Secret Garden has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Loneliness, Fear & Anxiety. 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 372 pages.

The Secret Garden

Frances Hodgson Burnett

The Secret Garden

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Frances Hodgson Burnett

Reading Level 7 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Mary Lennox is the most spoiled and lonely girl you've ever met, but she uncovers a secret that changes everything. She finds a locked garden no one has touched for years, hiding magic and mystery behind its walls. What she does next will prove that even the saddest places can bloom again.

Themes

Friendship Coming of Age Family AdventureNature

Quick Assessment

This classic middle-grade novel follows Mary Lennox, an orphan who moves to her uncle's isolated estate and discovers a hidden garden with the power to heal. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story gently explores themes of loneliness, friendship, and personal growth without intense conflict. Parents can expect a heartwarming tale that encourages resilience and connection with nature.