Frances Hodgson Burnett

British-American, 1849–1924

Frances Hodgson Burnett (1849–1924) was a British-American novelist and playwright best known for her children's classics The Secret Garden, A Little Princess, and Little Lord Fauntleroy. Born in Manchester, she emigrated to the United States at age 16 and became one of the most popular authors of her era. Her stories of resilient children overcoming adversity continue to enchant readers worldwide.