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Der siebenjährige Cedric Errol erfährt zu seiner Überraschung, dass er eines Tages Erbe der Grafschaft seines englischen Großvaters sein wird. Nun soll er seine Heimatstadt New York verlassen, um sich mit seinem zukünftigen Amt als Graf von Dorincourt vertraut zu machen. Die Heirat zwischen Cedrics früh verstorbenem Vater und Cedrics amerikanischer Mutter hatten den Großvater einst veranlasst, seinen Sohn und dessen Familie zu verstoßen. Hass und Vorurteile gegen die junge Frau sind seitdem nicht verebbt.

Mary Lennox nie należała do grzecznych dziewczynek. Od małego nie szanowała służby i była niemiła dla otoczenia. W wieku dziesięciu lat straciła rodziców i zmuszona była opuścić Indie, w których mieszkała. Przenosi się do angielskiej posiadłości wuja, która zdaje się pełna tajemnic. Początkowo Mary stara się zachowywać tak, jak w Indiach. Stopniowo jednak zmienia nastawienie zarówno do służby, jak i do swojego pobytu w Anglii. Pewnej nocy dziewczynka podąża za płaczącym głosem. Tak poznaje Colina, hipochondrycznego kuzyna.

Immer wieder rührend ist die Geschichte des kleinen Lords Fauntleroy, der als Amerikaner in die altehrwürdige Welt der englischen Oberschicht gerät - und sogar seinen Großvater, den knurrigen alten Grafen, für sich gewinnt. Die Original-Geschichte des TV-Klassikers - ungekürzt!

Ein Klassiker der Kinderliteratur - mitreißend und gefühlvoll gelesen von Iris Berben. Nach dem Tod ihrer Eltern wird die verwöhnte Mary auf das abgelegene Landgut ihres Onkels geschickt. Das große Haus mit seinen zahlreichen verschlossenen Türen weckt bald ihre Neugier. Eines Tages findet sie den geheimen Zugang zu einem verwilderten Garten und beginnt ihn heimlich zu pflegen. Mary verändert sich, und auch ihr kränkelnder, tyrannischer Cousin Colin kann sich dem Bann des Gartens und dem Zauber der Freundschaft nicht verschließen.

The Secret Garden is the story of recently orphaned Mary Lennox who leaves India for Yorkshire (UK) to live with her uncle, what happens next is a heartwarming story of friendship, family, love, growth and the power of nature. Mary befriends Dickon, an animal charming local boy, and Colin, a sickly boy living in the mansion and together they discover "The Secret Garden."

Octavia Bassett, jolie jeune américaine du Névada rend visite à sa tante. Celle-ci habite un petit village anglais calme et ultra-conservateur. Octavia par son franc discours , ses toilettes éblouissantes et ses manières non conventionnelles produit la consternation...

Young Cedric Errol lives in poverty in New York with his mother. When his father, who was disinherited for marrying an American, dies, Cedric is summoned to his grandfather's English estate. While the crotchety old Earl planned to transform the boy into a docile, traditional lording, it is Little Lord Fauntleroy who does the converting.

The Secret Garden is a wonderful children's book that explores the nature of curiosity and perseverance. When the young and sickly Mary Lennox is shipped off to her uncle's mansion after her parents' deaths, Mary doesn't know what to do. She feels alone and isolated within the confines of the giant Misselthwaite Mansion. Gradually, and without her uncle's knowledge, she builds new friendships with the staff of the mansion and her strength builds so that she is not as sickly as she had once been.

Enjoy the charming tales of "Racketty-Packetty House and Other Stories" by Frances Hodgson Burnett. This podcast brings to life the adventures of a neglected dollhouse and its inhabitants, filled with humor and imagination. Perfect for children and fans of whimsical stories.

A beloved classic, The Secret Garden can now be enjoyed with an even deeper appreciation of the delightful story, ever-relevant themes, and moving imagery. Rachel Dodge’s expert analysis brings the story to life through beautifully formed character analysis, heavily researched historical context, and her own passion for classics and for this timeless novel in particular.

Mary Lennox is a sick and spoiled child living in India. After her parents die of cholera, she returns to England. There her health improves while meeting all sorts of strange and wonderful people and friends. Mary has all kinds of adventures with weird sounds in the night, amusing accents, and a locked garden. The Secret Garden is a magical book about friendship, tenacity, and willpower.

Editha was a queer little girl. She was rather old-fashioned, as her aunts used to call it, and was always very fond of books. Indeed, Editha perhaps read more than was quite good for her. She spent the greater part of her time in the library reading her papa’s big books and newspapers. Her most recent obsession, derived from her daily news intake, was the subject of burglars. One night, when confronted with a real-life burglar, and with the conviction that she must protect her mother from the fright of such an intruder, Editha took it upon herself to confront the unusual nocturnal visitor.

Ein wahres Füllhorn der schönsten weihnachtlichen Märchen und Geschichten erwartet uns hier! Über zwanzig Weihnachtsmärchen aus aller Welt, dann die wunderbaren Weihnachtsgedichte von Paula Dehmel, die "Weihnachtsgeschichte" mit Ebenezer Scrooge von Charles Dickens, die "Schneekönigin" von Hans Christian Andersen sowie der Weihnachtsdauerbrenner schlechthin: "Der kleine Lord".

Experience the magic and wonder of childhood with Frances Hodgson Burnett's 'Racketty-Packetty House and other stories.' Delve into the world of imagination and fantasy, and discover the enduring appeal of this beloved children's author. Experience the power of storytelling to ignite the imagination and spark a love of reading in young and old alike.https://www.solgood.org - Check out our Streaming Service for our full collection of audiobooks, podcasts, short stories, & 10 hour sounds for sleep and relaxation at our web site

Follow the journey of little orphan Mary Lennox and her charming friends now paired with the beautiful thoughts, prayers, and devotions of author Rachel Dodge. A one-of-a-kind experience, this combination brings you the original words of Francis Hodgson Burnett’s delightful tale, interwoven with a charming chapter-by-chapter companion guide that illuminates themes of God’s love, wisdom, and guidance in this classic story. With scriptures, reflections, and sound advice, explore The Secret Garden narrated alongside The Secret Garden Devotional.

When orphaned Mary Lennox comes to live at her uncle's great house on the Yorkshire Moors, she finds it full of secrets. The mansion has nearly one hundred rooms, and her uncle keeps himself locked up. And at night, she hears the sound of crying down one of the long corridors. The gardens surrounding the large property are Mary's only escape. Then, Mary discovers a secret garden, surrounded by walls and locked with a missing key. One day, with the help of two unexpected companions, she discovers a way in. Is everything in the garden dead, or can Mary bring it back to life?

Kapitan Ralph Crewe, bogaty angielski wdowiec stacjonujący w Indiach, wysyła swoją siedmioletnią córkę na pensję panny Minchin w Londynie. Aby zapewnić jedynaczce najwyższy komfort, płaci za jej specjalne traktowanie, w tym za osobistą pokojówkę, prywatny pokój z oddzielnym salonem, powóz i kucyka. Pomimo tak wyjątkowej pozycji Sara pozostaje skromna i miła, doskonale się uczy i przyjaźnie odnosi się do wszystkich na pensji. Wszystko zmienia się w dniu jedenastych urodzin Sary. Prawnik kapitana Crewe przynosi wiadomość o jego nagłym bankructwie i śmierci.

The classic story of young orphan Mary Lennox, whose parents died in India during a cholera epidemic. From there, she goes to England to live with her hunchbacked uncle. This is a story of change, where both adults and children learn to become better people.

The Secret Garden tells the story of Mary Lennox, a spoiled young English girl being raised in India. After the death of her parents, she is sent to live at her mysterious uncle’s Yorkshire estate, Misselthwaite Manor. Mary is disagreeable, used to being waited on, and initially does not even know how to dress herself. At Misselthwaite, she is mostly ignored and left to wander outside in the gardens. The manor is full of secrets, though, and Mary often hears the screams of a child echoing its halls at night, despite the servants’ insistence that it is only the wind. She also hears rumors ...

Cedric Errol, ein kleiner Junge aus den USA mit strikt republikanischer Umwelt, wird von seinem kaltherzigen englischen Großvater, dem Earl of Dorincourt, trotz der standeswidrigen Ehe seines verstorbenen Vaters als einziger Nachfolger für den Grafentitel bei sich aufgenommen und aufgezogen. Seine Mutter, eine „bürgerliche“ Näherin, darf das Anwesen aufgrund von Voreingenommenheit und Standesdünkel des Earl nicht betreten, wodurch sehr viele Spannungen zwischen den Betroffenen entstehen.