The Secret Garden: Mandarin Companion Graded Readers Level 1, Simplified Chinese Edition

ISBN: 1941875009

Author: Hodgson Burnett, Frances

Condition: New

Li Ye grew up without the love and affection of her parents. After an epidemic leaves her an orphan, she is sent off to live with her reclusive uncle in his sprawling estate in Nanjing. She learns of a secret garden where no one has set foot in ten years. Li Ye finds the garden and slowly discovers the secrets of the manor. With the help of new friends, she brings the garden back to life and learns the healing power of love and friendship. Level 1 is written using approximately 300 unique Chinese characters and intended for Chinese learners at an upper-elementary level. Most learners will be able to approach this book after one to two years of formal study, depending on the learner and program. This series is designed to combine simplicity of characters with an easy-to-understand storyline that helps beginners grow their vocabulary and language comprehension abilities.