Secret Garden (version 4 dramatic reading), The by Frances Hodgson Burnett (1849 - 1924)

Frances Hodgson Burnett's classic children's novel is about orphaned Mary Lennox, who is sent to live with her uncle at Misslethwaite Manor in Yorkshire. Initially a sour, bad-tempered child, Mary begins to bloom under the influence of nature when she discovers a long-abandoned garden on the grounds of her uncle's estate. Burnett's novel is brought to life by LibriVox volunteers who lend their voices to her characters. (Summary by Elizabeth Klett) Cast Narrator/Martha: Elizabeth Klett Mary Lennox: Arielle Lipshaw Mrs. Lennox: Caprisha Page Colonel McGrew/Dr. Craven: Tyler Harms Basil/Mrs. Sowerby: Victoria Martin Mrs. Crawford: Availle Officer's Wife: Pamela Krantz Archibald Craven: Alex Lau Mrs. Medlock: Grace Garrett Station Master: Martin Geeson Ben Weatherstaff: Andy Minter Dickon: Charlotte Duckett Colin Craven: Amanda Friday Nurse: Kara Shallenberg Mr. Roach: John Trevithick Lilias Craven: Eden Rea-Hedrick Audio edited by: Elizabeth Klett