Why did CCMM create this product? The Secret Garden is a required resource. Classical Conversations MultiMedia produced this Copper Lodge Library edition to provide a beautiful resource with the needs of Challenge families in mind. How is this classical? The Secret Garden is a classic children’s novel. The footnotes include word definitions, pronunciations, and historical context to support life-long learning, enabling students to deepen their reading and thinking skills. Wide margins encourage note taking and having “conversations” with the book and its author. How is this Christian? The Secret Garden focuses on Christian themes such as redemption, love, and the importance of community. The foreword reminds us to approach life with wisdom. How is this used in community? Students discuss The Secret Garden and its themes together in community while also using it as the basis for a writing assignment. Paperback