The Secret Garden | Full Audiobook unabridged | Yorkshire English * relax * asmr * sleep audiobook

[@redfoxvoice]

EDIT: If you enjoy this then do try my brand new audiobook of "The Railway Children" by E. Nesbit -> kzbin.info/www/bejne/e2Swi6CBjad8l80 🦊🎶 Similarly magical and joyful writing! 🎶🦊 Nice to see you here! If you'd like to support what I do please consider joining me on Patreon, becoming a KZbin channel member, dropping a Super Thanks directly on the video, or leaving a contribution via PayPal. Each of my full audiobooks takes approximately 5 to 10 times longer to make than the length of the video. • PATREON @ www.patreon.com/stevengarnett • KZbin @ bit.ly/RFV_Join 🏆 For $5, patrons and channel members get access to an ad-free downloadable library containing ALL of my KZbin content, as well as many full audiobooks and series that are not available on my channel • PAYPAL @ paypal.me/RedFoxVoice 🎁 With PayPal, like with Super Thanks, no membership is required My deepest gratitude to all of my supporters past and present - you help to make all of this possible - thank you so much! 🦊👍 Also, please do Like, Comment, and Share the video, as well as hitting Subscribe and turning on the Notification Bell to stay in the loop. This not only helps the channel to grow, but it provides me with invaluable feedback PS. More of my full audiobooks: • "A Little Princess" also by Frances Hodgson Burnett: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6vRXoKAqtSgmK8si=O5pgfvjpy1NDvBbk • "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" by Lewis Carroll: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3nNk5SeaaaVpZI • "The Little Prince" by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oH63foODn71mY5Y • "A Bedtime Story for Grown-Ups" ("To Marry a Prince" by Sophie Page): kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4eyYoOKhqxpiK8 • "Dracula" by Bram Stoker": kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJTJl5mwrrFgnqMsi=YoVNqD-X3FikJMnA • "The Norse Myths" - 18 Inspiring Stories of the Viking Age: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZq9k5hrbK2Hq7Msi=4WUSsMNpwq7pf_cA • "Animal Farm" by George Orwell: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2SlZX-MepefmKM • "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde" by Robert Louis Stevenson: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5LEnGBtg9Sbisk • "21 Aesop Fables Being Read to You": kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2W8pHaQhJV8p8U • "The Velveteen Rabbit" by Margery Williams: kzbin.info/www/bejne/apXYp4qedqaMetk • "The Colour Out of Space" by H.P. Lovecraft: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l56beat7bbmGd7M

[@ashapachikara9758]

thanks for the heads up ☺️

[@skyjones155]

Do you often go back and tweak the voices .. if so please don’t the very original dating since I first came was so perfect 👍🏾 no need to tweak again it’s nit becoming of the read .. well I can’t put it into words but it was perfect didn’t need anything

[@redfoxvoice]

@@skyjones155 Hi there, no, nothing has ever been changed since the original publishing of the video. Its actually impossible to edit the audio within a video that has already been published - I would have to upload a new version :)

[@ashapachikara9758]

U. R. the best

[@ashapachikara9758]

ur the best at Yorkshire 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😆😆

[@ianmaplethorpe2107]

I'm Faith and I'm 9 years old. My dad (Ian) and I have been listening to this book for a month now, and I LOVE IT!!!!!! So heartwarming! ❤😍❤😍❤

[@bigbubba62]

Dont care

[@Kantar10]

@@bigbubba62 Your either a toodler who has not developed common sense yet, or a really bored adult. Get a life dude.

[@biancayah]

why do you have to be mean 😡

[@biancayah]

it so mean curfewsurf-ue8pd

[@655bebeusgdbeueb4jdu]

​@@bigbubba62why so apathetic to a child??

[@FaithBarbac]

My mom is 82. She is 90% blind. Because of the pandemic, she doesnt get to visit places so I looked for audiobooks on youtube to keep her imaginations alive. Thank you for this.

[@pf8476]

That's so sweet of youu!💯🌸

[@Creeper.32]

It's so sad, please gave your mom from me, get well soon, please take care your mom, never don't leave your mom. Thanks to mother, we appeared on light.

[@clavesseptem7223]

Sending some love. I was born blind and if you like, I have a growing pile of audiobooks and other audio resources I could pass along. :)

[@Michael_______]

Lovely lady and good. Thanks for sharing ♥️

[@FaithBarbac]

@@clavesseptem7223 wow! Thank you! That would be nice. My mom and I would love to just enjoy an afternoon of audiobooks

[@doloresgiusto1659]

When I was eight my mother died in Venice and books become my escape from sorrow. “Il giardino segreto” was my favorite. I never read it again not to spoil its “magic”. Now 73, alone in lockdown, I have enjoyed your gorgeous tender Yorkshire English rendition with all my heart and “happy” tears. Thank you and bless you. D

[@jangarnett858]

Hello Dolores Just wanted to say what a very touching comment. As Stevens mum...(.Mamma Fox to his followers ) and of course his biggest fan, it's lovely to read comments such as yours. Please stay safe in these uncertain times. Best wishes from Yorkshire x

[@maggielaxton5027]

Hello Delores, that must have been really hard for you. I read this too as a child, and like you in lockdown, it was a pleasure to hear. Keep safe x

[@sukisenpai]

Hoi Dolores Sorry about your Mum. That's smart not to read your favourite book twice, because you don't want to spoil the magic. Though I always do that :). Yeah lock down sucks, I'm sorry you have no one with you, must feel pretty bad. I'm reading this book now for school, and I'm thoroughly enjoying it. Stay strong! :)

[@cassiefriedman8685]

You can usually escape from the world in books and may your mother RIP

[@elisabethharteveld4785]

What a sad story and how beautifull you are listening thisl story with tears of happiness it is zo great read by Steven Love from the netherlands

[@marialouisa5794]

I quite have severe depression. Picking up books, although quite lovely, is dreadfully hard to venture. You’re superb reading style has put a smile as wide as the Dickens on my face! Thank you so kindly for your lovely time and devotions to reading and feeding creativity and imagination in others.

[@cricket8438]

You have made so many people’s lives better through your reading. We are all immensely grateful.

[@yaldanasiri4492]

Same 4:46:53

[@loulou1356]

I was adopted at age 5 by awful people and used this book as an escape after finding a copy at my adopted grandparents house when I was around 10/11, I made it out at 14 and thought I'd never be able to face this story again because although it helped me through a hard time I feared that it could be trigger bad memories. However listening to you read it is as much an escape from the crazy world right now as me reading it to escape my crazy world back then. Thankyou so much!

[@redfoxvoice]

I'm so sorry to hear that but delighted to know how much you've been enjoying this charming little story! 😊 Thank you for sharing!

[@esmeraldaverdin220]

🙏🙏

[@haileybourne457]

Girl I am just glad you did not give up but keep on going

[@Lynn39holding]

I so agree 👍

[@elizabethponce316]

I had a similar experience. This book was an escape, for my mind, from the horrible foster homes I was in.

[@jrivers0005]

I'm a middle-aged Appalachian hillbilly, but this has been and shall remain my absolute favorite book of all time. It takes me away from my hellish reality and drops me right outside Mistlethwaite.

[@vickyprest3568]

I live in Yorkshire. If you'd ever like me to send you some photos of the moors, let me know x

[@vickyprest3568]

@Not yours where i live is beautiful and if it helps take someone away for a few moments to experince thr moors, I'd be happy to help x

[@grilspartn]

check out my side of the mountain and heidi! i think you will like them!

[@skyjones155]

@@vickyprest3568 omg if I could put a picture with this I’d be so grateful 😮 .. I literally listen to this every night and on my way to work it helps me sleep and manifest good things in my life if u really listen thats what the book is about they just calling it magic

[@kimberlysmith7311]

Hi. Why do you think your reality is hellish??

[@evangelinemanickam4386]

I turned to Audiobooks when I was diagnosed with glaucoma a year ago. But I couldn't find the same joy or satisfaction as when reading a book for myself. With the eyes free to wander, the mind would soon follow. I found you in the Secret Garden when I decided to try a childhood favourite( I will turn 70 in a month). What a delicious voice and Yorkshire accent! Your reading has been both entertaining as well as calming. I haven't been able to drag myself away, just as I couldnt put the book down as a child. Exploring your channel, I must say I was pleasantly surprised to see the real you. More power to you, young, handsome, ponytailed lover of literature. God Bless you. A retired professor of literature from India

[@jangarnett858]

Such a beautiful heartfelt comment on my son Steven's work. Sending kind regards to you from Yorkshire 🌻

[@evangelinemanickam4386]

@@jangarnett858 And to you proud Mamma Fox!

[@nadiazayman779]

At last, a reader that allows for a pause in between phrases. Makes all the difference when there is air in between the words!

[@bornagaincrystal5404]

How very well put.

[@sheilaghrally8260]

Not AI

[@giovannamorgan]

I know!!

[@sead705]

A hot cup of tea, sewing a quilt for my granddaughter and this, my favorite story being read by you. I am delighted to have found this soothing version. Your presentation and music interspersed is relaxing and timeless! Thank you.

[@helgasaintpierre9809]

The gentle voice and wonderful Yorkshire lilt make this reading of the classic truly outstanding. As a child, my mother read to me daily; fairy tales, poems and other stories as I aged. When she went blind, I read to her for many years and then to my children and they in turn to theirs. It is a wonderful respite from today's noise and overstimulation. You have the gift of a gentle voice and sympathetic style which simply adds to the magic of storytelling. Bravo, bravo, bravissimo!

[@inexhaustiblereceiver2974]

This recording should be labelled with a "Gentle depression therapy" warning sign :) Yes, it was therific. And delightful. And lovely.

[@cottage.brewings]

Agreed!

[@mariamaljuhani5790]

True

[@_Jai_]

Yes ma’am.

[@miaplays8102]

Mhm

[@walktherainbow]

Absolutely!

[@tajr.2650]

My second grade teacher, Mrs. Lange, read this book to us every day after lunch. It probably is my favorite book of all time. I’m absolutely thrilled to have found this! Can’t wait to listen!!

[@deniseweavinghannah]

This reading reminds me that there can be healing of the human spirit when it has been broken.

[@Amy.]

Denise, I was thinking the same thing today; especially in regard to childhood trauma (neglect in particular).

[@myriamkumpen8592]

Thank you so much for reading this book so beautifully. I like how you bring every character to live with your voice. I also have much love for plants and wild animals so the story itself also spoke to me.

[@audiobooks7146]

The one who is reading this comment i wish you a life full of love happiness and success.

[@cathygreenwood773]

Thanks! You too!

[@leathelongrun9844]

Thank You, I really need some good luck. To u too, good friend 💚

[@walktherainbow]

Thank you very much and wishing you all the best too.

[@ГітаЗахир]

And yummy potatoes

[@הכנסשם]

You too love

[@charlynnegibson2893]

Hello. Just want to say that I'm absolutely loving your reading of 'The Secret Garden.' I love your Yorkshire accent and I love the way that you comment after each chapter. And the rustling of papers. Brilliant 👏 Love it ❤

[@2CheekyRabbits]

I listened in the late autumn of 2021 and begged my mom to listen as I *knew* she’d adore this story and the narrator’s reading of it. Mom passed away on 2/1/22 and I never knew if she got a chance to listen, but she asked for the link twice so I hope she was able to enjoy it before she moved on. For as long as this video is available, I will listen each February ❤️

[@tabithalawrence1518]

Aw that's lovely xx

[@rheagardner2919]

I'm😊

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[@justadolphin8932]

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[@Lucytheplantwitch]

this audiobook is carrying me through days and days of my migraine attacks and i'm so grateful. when exciting documentaries, political content or shorts are too much for me i can always come here to your calm voice, telling an engaging story without too much tension or stress in it. thank you

[@GratefulamI]

Two years ago, my sister went in for surgery that didn't go as expected and resulted in me becoming her care giver. That is when I started listening to your audiobook of The Secret Garden. I desperately needed to calm my mind so I could sleep. Although my sister has gratefully recovered, I still find I have to listen to this audiobook every night. It's like a warm well-loved blanket. I don't want to listen to any other audiobooks unless it's your voice. I love everything you did for this recording. As other comments have noted, your comments during the recording and hearing pages turning, all add to the mastery of this recording. You are a marvelous wonder. 💖

[@deborahhidalgo-knapp1953]

❤ I agree. 😊 Peace be with you ❤️

[@Skl-w7y]

Your reading is so beautiful, especially the way you voiced Dickon - so ethereal and enchanting. I've been listening to this every night as I fall asleep, its inspired me so much that yesterday I went and bought myself my first seedlings and started a garden, mint, oregano, marigolds, chives, and spring onions. Thankyou for The Magic 🌿🌷

[@redfoxvoice]

Inspiring the planting of your own magical garden; well, I can't ask for much more than that... and yet you also had a Super Thanks! I'm very grateful Sara!

[@lesleyhoban6559]

I'm 69 and this is still my fav story, Beatifully read .. thank you so much

[@clairerock8195]

I have just finished listening to this.. It is Wonderful. Thankyou so much for allowing my imagination to run away with me, to laugh and weep from time to time but ultimately to thoroughly immerse myself in your wonderful storytelling. 💙

[@LaurieSorensen]

I would like to thank you for this the opportunity to access this audiobook free. My mom is 90 years old and in hospice and loves this book. I was so pleased to find it on youtube easily when I was looking for it , hopinf she might be able to hear a story that could take her to a happier time. I will be able to play it tonight while having the lights off. Thank you do much,❤❤❤

[@robertbradleygaines]

I want to give you a warm thank you for you reading this book to me. I suffer from anxiety and depression and you have given me something very special in listening. Your voice is amazing for reading books. I don't know how to describe it it's just the way you do it and you pause at the right moment and your diction and you're I don't know what to say it's amazing how much I enjoy listening to you.

[@rblack8278]

I love that you make comments in between chapters, makes the reading seem much more personable ❤

[@jakethomas3173]

Hello, Mr. Garnett. I am a commercial driver from Greenville, South Carolina. I felt obliged to offer a quick story of how i am enjoying your work. 2 weeks ago i discovered you. I have enjoyed your LOTHR so much & am anxiously awaiting chapter 7. In the meantime, i have started TSG & have once again been swept away. Much of my time is spent on the Interstate 85 between Greenville & Charlotte, North Carolina, and your story telling has revolutionized my work day. As a trucker I have a luxury of not having to be in a particular hurry to my destination each day- there's plenty of time... so, i put in my noise canceling earbuds & am transported, myself, away. I just maneuver into the slow lane, set my speed to slower than the traffic in front of me, and just ride & enjoy. 🙂 Im just to the part where Dickens has left Mary the note in the rose, after her just being granted her ground... such a lovely story & it somehow makes me feel closer to my grandmother, and her love of flowers. Thank you again for your work, i so enjoy it. I am telling friends & family about you, i have subscribed to your channel (my first, and because you ask), and i will soon do my small part on Patreon to help continue your most valuable work. 👍🎶✌

[@plantemor]

this is so frigging wholesome omg T_T

[@matsamnicfam]

What a beautiful comment ... stay safe out there!

[@sarahalessa78]

❤🌻❤

[@melissagannon5711]

Thanx for your work.

[@melissagannon5711]

@@sdalby9127 the house on the strand by daphne du marier. Actually an audio play .

[@diannedocherty3816]

This is the first time I ever listened to an audio book…I found it while trying to manage a panic attack…as a child I remember the story as a 60 year old it’s even better…thank you for your work. You never know how much you have helped ❤️❤️✌️❤️🌎

[@awomanwithaplan]

Peace be with you, Diane Docherty 💕💖💝❤🧡

[@jerrymoore838]

Hug to you

[@jessiegamer355]

Yeah, first time I've listened to an audio book too, it helped me "conscious nap" as I call it

[@carolyncalderon260]

❤I am alone now and find this audio book quite comforting!!!

[@carolyncalderon260]

@@awomanwithaplan ❤

[@rockdots69]

I am disabled and suffer from migraines and have not been able to read real books for many years now. I stumbled on this a few weeks ago and have been listening to a few chapters every night before bed. This was one of my favorite books as a teen thank you for bringing books back in my life. I love your voice and being able to re visit this story was awesome for me. I am excited to pick my next story. Thank you ❤

[@zululemoko]

Your reading is absolutely lovely, am I 67 now. but once I was an adopted only child, living in a tough home, this story and Jane Eyre led me to a life of literature with comfort, thanks for the reading blessings on you

[@LadyLegz]

I thought, for sure, I was going to fall asleep within the first 20 minutes. Alas! Here it is 2 hours later and I cannot stop listening to this. (This is a first!) In fact, I don't WANT to fall asleep and miss anything! So I must pause while I am forced to sleep tonight, only to wake up tomorrow and push play. =) Thank you. I just wanted to listen to a Yorkshire accent. Now I can't get enough. Your voice is more soothing than David Attenborough. There. I said it.

[@sharronweis8302]

I'm 69 years old and somehow had never known about this story. What a wonderful inspiring story. It was narrated with such passion. My personal THANK YOU

[@youzfuzzi]

This was the best narration ever. Real and as if there was someone here reading the story. I especially loved hearing pages turning from time to time, and the little comments throughout.

[@i.____.95official]

When I was ill for over 3 weeks and didn't have strengh to do anything, My mum found this and I was listening to it whole day. I was imaginating that I was Collen. My fever dropped down the next day. This is called true magic.

[@LONDONIA2072]

Wow. Please don't take this the wrong way but your reading of this poignant and favourite childhood book of mine has become my go-to soothing sleep promoter. When I'm anxious at those early hour times I listen and the words gradually lull me off into sleep again. You have great talent and genuine love for Burnett's writing. Thank you!

[@danysanerd2383]

I like to listen at some slower speeds, I find it more soothing & relaxing. ❤

[@kathleen4230]

You've done more than an adequate job on this reading. Calming and uplifting at the same time, this has been the perfect pastime for me. I'm 43 and struggling with my worst depression ever, but I find great solace in the magic of gardening. This is another one of those perfectly timed books that seem to often magically choose to come to me when most needed. Thank you so much. ❤

[@talking.to.my.selfie.]

15 years in using audibooks.... This is by far the best reading I've ever heard. Accent, giving each character a different voice turning the pages, music, comments... You're exceptional✅ ten stars

[@SJBRANA]

Why were you listening audio books for 15 years

[@ChristineNora-zy6ht]

I agree

[@PhylisVossier]

I've always loved this book, but the narration was perfect. Totally loved the Yorkshire accent. Thank you for sharing.

[@LaurenClay-g9s]

I saw The Secret Garden stage musical as a small child and listened to the sound track every night to go to sleep for years. It is a story very dear to my heart. I enjoying the way you read it very much thank you.

[@bornagaincrystal5404]

Steven, what a find you are. Am just coming to the end of long drawing sessions and you have enthralled me all the way through. I first read this book in 1961 when I was 8 and have never forgotten its magic. And I so appreciated how you also enjoyed each chapter, and your comments. Now I've discovered you and will download more off Audible. Words cannot express my gratitude.

[@salinabeachy6379]

His voice is so calming I listen to it when I go to bed.

[@kitiara379]

I read this book around 10-12 yo and found it really nice and beautiful. But now 25ish years later as doing my little gardening on my balcony, I feel being completely under its spell. It was such an inspiring and magical experience. Thank you so much for the beautiful narration.

[@c1vc1v16]

I discovered this video shortly after finding a severely neglected courtyard at the memory care facility I work at. I’ve been working in it every day to make it beautiful for residents and families to enjoy again. Tomatoes, pumpkins, forget me nots, flowers and basil too. I’ve always wanted a garden but I’d never had the time or space… my co workers and residents have all pitched in to help, and I see more people going outside to enjoy it as each day passes. All this as I have listened to this book for the first time. It is a beautiful thing.

[@redwillowofdreams8931]

I was listening to lots of Stephen King audiobooks, but then in May my cat passed away. I found that I needed something…softer, and this has been perfect. Thank you, so much. I feel like this is helping me heal a little

[@robynvanhorn]

I'm sorry you lost your cat 😢

[@redwillowofdreams8931]

Tysm

[@redwillowofdreams8931]

They have audiobooks on YT too

[@cricket8438]

My husband is disabled and reading it hard for him. Your readings have made time easier for him. Thank you so very much. 😊😊

[@opassem]

this was so healing, gentle and inspiring. the narrator is a true artist

[@cathywiktorek9634]

Thank you.. thank you so much. My father just went home to Jesus this year. As a child, he read to us nearly every evening. This was one of the books he read. The emotions you read with remind me of how he brought books to life better than the silver screen ever could! God bless you for the joy you bring to us all. Thank you for the gift of your time.

[@gabrielmasseur4944]

So nice, I'm 50 , normally I like read about wars and terror, but listening to this is so comforting, I enjoy every minute.

[@ggmh7844]

Great job and skilled reader. Enjoyed listening as a 69 y/o grandfather. Immediate urgency to share the experience with my 9 y/o granddaughter during her Covid quarantine. She is enjoying on her device!

[@feyialabi7080]

This audio book was beyond spectacular. You really did a fantastic job of immersing us in the world of the Secret Garden

[@KB-tg7pf]

I love how candid you are when you read. It feels like you're just reading to your family in the evening. Very nice.

[@redfoxvoice]

Thanks KB! I think this was mainly down to the way I approached reading this book. As I mention in the video description I originally posted this on a former channel of mine as a series of generally 2-chapter episodes called "Raw Reading". I also chatted before, after and a little inbetween, so the comments are snipped extracts from my mid-chapter chats haha! Editing was minimal in comparison to my more polished audiobooks and I read from the book rather than using a pdf on my laptop. Athough this isn't as smooth for narration, I wanted to embrace the feeling of being read to, page turning sounds and all! My reading of Dracula has a similar feeling as well as my live readings on my Red Fox Book Club livestreams of course. Do you think I should try this style more often?

[@KB-tg7pf]

@@redfoxvoice Yes, definitely try this style more often. I've never heard anyone else do it before. The sound of the pages turning and everything about it is very relaxing. It reminds me of the time there was an ice storm and we huddled around the fireplace reading Secret Garden and Little Princess for 10 days. Good memories. ♡

[@annalynvida2185]

I agree. I feel like you're just reading next to me. Thank you. You have helped me a lot. Going through some things. Listening to you is my comfort zone. Love and hugs!

[@skengels]

@@redfoxvoice Yes, please read this style more often! Its very charming and refreshing.

[@homegrownadventures7656]

Yes please Steven keep reading like this. I smiled when you left comments in-between chapters. It was refreshing. I listen to a lot of different audio books when I feed my animals or work on my 5 acres. Loved listening to this audio book. Thank you. I have seen the movie many times but books are so much better. So glad I finally heard the original master piece.

[@tangatoto362]

Like countless others here, I am overjoyed at rediscovering this charming story which I first read as a little boy growing up in Kenya . I’m now 70 so having this stir some wonderful memories of a time when my life (and the world) seemed so safe and uncomplicated has been a wonderful tonic. Thank you to the narrator for the splendid presentation , it has been truly fabulous.

[@toniecat1028]

Thank you so much, Mr. Garnett! I am 66 yrs old & home with 3 chronic pain diseases - mostly bed ridden, but I'm trying to move as much as possible to keep muscle tone. The worse part of it all is that I can't sleep! I don't get more than 2-3 hours a night when I sleep at all and I know that it makes me feel worse. Finally, I found out that my habit of watching youtube at night might be contributing to my sleeplessness - so finally I started looking for audio-books, stories to put me to sleep. Yours is the first I've found and it's a story I'm familiar with & enjoy. Your reading & voice are so comforting - I listen in order to fall asleep. The first night I tried it, I got 7 hours of sleep!! I felt like a new woman! Thank you SO very much for posting these! They seem to be a miracle for me!! I'm so grateful to you, to have them to listen to! If I had any money, I'd become a patron - but I can assure you that if things get better $wise, I'll do just that. I send you many hugs in friendship, much gratitude and my very best wishes for happiness in your life. 💚

[@jangarnett858]

Hi Anntoinette it's Mamma Fox here Steve's mum. I was very moved by your comment and so happy that Steven's voice has helped you to enjoy some peaceful sleep at last. A few years ago I too was unable to sleep and experienced first hand the debilitating effect it had on my life. I send much love and peace to you from Yorkshire 🕊💌

[@linaflores2885]

I've listened to this twice now. A wonderful audio book that transports me to a beautiful growing garden that gives hope to anybody. Thank you.

[@MicheleBlumberg-u6n]

absolutely loved having this book from my childhood read to me, perfect voice and accent, really nicely done- thank you!

[@pattytramonto3103]

Just finished, "The Secret Garden" with my homeschooled granddaughter. We have audio listened to six books this year. YOUR audiobook exceeded our expectations and was far superior to the other read alouds we experienced. How you managed each character voice was superb! Thank you so much!!!

[@ipshitajee]

Wow, I was searching for some cozy audiobook to listen to while it's raining outside and me cooking my lunch and this is perfect ❤ Update: Finished the book! And liked it!! And absolutely loved the narration!

[@gailjohnson6892]

I have listened to the story over and over. I play it when I can’t sleep and it’s soothes me. And that effect is as much from the reader’s voice as much as the story itself.

[@proverbs31woman14]

I know. Me too. I have chronic pain, and can never sleep, and I have listened to this over and over through some long nights. It's like wrapping myself in a warm blanket, an audible hug😇

[@travelpro8414]

Excellent narration! Steven’s love for this tale comes through in every word. I’m thrilled to learn about Yorkshire, their speech and culture. Thank you Steven!

[@kathrynharrisonrzaa7857]

One of my favourite childhood stories. I still have my original book. This is the first time that I have heard it read, now 62 years later. A lovely job of reading and expression. Thank you so much. ❤

[@ericasabbage413]

Thank you so much for your narrative of this beautiful classic story. I’m 80 years old (but don’t tell anyone) and had never read this story before but had heard snippets and even seen a clip on tv a one stage so when I happened to come across this audio version I was curious enough to listen. This is the first audio book I’ve ever listened to and I was again curious and interested enough at first to finally hear the story. With your clear narrative and genuine enjoyment yourself of the story you quickly had me listening. I loved the way you became part of the story itself with your little comments at the end of each chapter and added to my enjoyment of the whole simple story. I’ve been a reader of books all my life so it was a new experience to actually listen to a story being read. I’ve read stories to my children and other people’s children as well. For myself I’ve read all kinds of books and can quickly lose myself in their pages and loved the feel of the pages between my fingers. I always thought there was nothing like holding a real book in my hands and never expected to read a book on line on a device and never expected to listen to an audio version. Recently I discovered the uTube app and a new world opened up for me. I saw the audio versions of the classics and even listened to a chapter of a couple but didn’t become engaged with them but from the minute your voice began I was there in the story with you. So I really do thank you for your interpretation and hope I can find other stories that you may have done. I don’t think you would class me as an ‘average’ 80 year old as I have many interests and hobbies and live a full and active life. My husband and I Retired to a rural township now in the north of the North Island of NZ for the past 6 years from city life in Auckland but born in England and came to NZ in 1960. I’m a keen Facebook fan and keep in touch with all my friends and family this way. My elderly Aunt is coming up to 93 years and even she keeps in touch with me daily on Facebook messenger! I’ll have to tell her about your version of this story! I do hope I can find other stories you may have done! You’ve got a new fan now haha! Thank you again. Best wishes to you from Erica Sabbage, Maungaturoto, Northland, NZ 18.11.2020.

[@Lizzy_L5]

Dear Erica, your comment brought a smile to my face. Thank you. Best wishes ❤️

[@walktherainbow]

You certainly found a gem when it comes to this channel. I love audiobooks and Steven is now my favorite, he does an excellent job on all fronts.

[@Meg_88]

Holy smokes! I just found your channel and I legit thought it was a professional, officially published audiobook ripped from an original source... only to find out that you do this for free, on your free time, for youtube. The quality of the work is amazing; by far one of the best readings I've ever listened to. You may have ruined me for other readers, lol. I am incredibly impressed by everything: your voice, the sound effects, the music... Everything! I would love to listen to you read A Little Princess, or, in the spirit of upcoming Halloween, maybe you could read Dracula! Both are in the public domain.

[@redfoxvoice]

Thanks so much Megami, I hope you keep on listening! This was originally shared as about 16 seperate parts on my former channel Red Fox Voice which was sadly removed from KZbin a couple of months ago, so it's great to have new fans as I rebuild. If you would like a full library of all my work then please do consider joining me on Patreon, and I also have a couple of professional audiobooks on Audible/iTunes :) A Little Princess and Dracula have both been considered and could be great! The next public domain book I'll be starting (once I finish Alice in Wonderland) will be The Phantom of the Opera, commissioned by one of patrons. Hopefully that'll provide a little bit of a Halloween vibe!

[@fightermma]

Where are you from Megami?

[@ShyVacations]

Megami A Little Princess is the first thing I thought of after hearing this reading. I’d love to hear it as well. They were both my favorite books and movies as a young girl. 💗📚

[@jenniemuller5341]

Omg yess little princess another great story. I feel like that one and the secret garden just classics that go together ❤️😂

[@alexkluke6247]

My goodness, until reading this comment I had quite forgotten that The Little Princess existed! This brought back memories of childhood, thank you :)

[@ladybookworms]

I've been suffering from skin allergies since the past year and I was feeling very miserable lately. Almost suicidal because nothing I did worked. Then I remembered about Mary and Colin and Dickon and thought this story would help me get rid of the anxiety at least. (My therapist thinks it might be psychosomatic). And I swear this helped me relax so much, I've been listening every night for the past few days and been sleeping like a newborn piglet.

[@jjtonks5005]

I hope you are doing well ❤ Happy New Year!

[@nimespeaudange1546]

Dickon is the name of my neighbour's new kitten. She said: "You know, it's from The Secret Garden". I thought: "Oh my, I know this, but I never read it. How could I miss it when I was a child?". So I found you online, and also bought the book, which I will be slowly reading with a real joy of the heart after having listened to this. The story, the musical interludes and your voice: everything was a delight! Thank you, Steven 🙏🏻❤️

[@judikingsman6132]

I listened to the whole story in one hit today while I crocheted. I had to have a box of tissues next to me within a few minutes in. I cried and cried. I feel so alive. Thank you Steven 😊 💞.

[@jeastwood7358]

I have read this story several times.. And I had seen it as a television presentation twice… I think the first time was that was seven or eight years old… I am 71 now… It takes me away from my every day life and colors my world until I finish it and even after for a while… It’s filled with promise … The promise that magic is real and you just have to reach out and grab it… I have never heard it is complete a form as this however … I think your voice is perfect… You read it perfectly and the dance of the flowers by Tchaikovsky was a wonderful way of separating the chapters… I can’t think of a thing you should change… Perfection! Thank you so much!

[@mayday6916]

I've always wished to hear this lovely book read in the Yorkshire dialect. Thank you! ❤❤❤

[@lizmoore2707]

Thank you so much for this beautiful reading of such a lovely book. I live in Soith Africa, and have been reading the comments made by other people. Isnt it amazing that people of all ages and nationalities, like a truck driver in S Carolina and me in South Africa, have all been deeply touched by this story. You made it sound as though you were reading just to me! I listen when I'm cooking dinner, and your voice has kept me company while I peel and chop and stir. Many, many thanks. May you continue to read and be a blessing to many people.

[@laurab972]

This was so well done. I especially enjoyed the little happy comments when the chapters were extra fun.Thank you kind sir for the hard work!❤

[@pinco40]

I Remember reading this book to my son as a little boy. I'm now a grandparent. I've had surgery and have been unable to sleep much. I stumbled in this audio book by chance. I must thank you so much as it's given me such pleasure listening to it through the night. I loved you narration, the charming Yorkshire accent and the story is as lovely as it was when I first read it to my little boy. Thank you so much!

[@liverocks62]

I am 60 years old. I can remember seeing a film about the secret garden years ago but I have never read the book. I don’t remember much of the film. Because I have just started to go to work on my bicycle I thought it would be a good idea to put on an audiobook. It’s a 1 hour ride so that means I have 2 hours a day I can listen to the audiobook. I choose the Secret Garden and I am happy to by chance stumbled upon your video. I find your voice very calming to listen to while bicycling and the story is so heartwarming and very suitable for every age. Thank you so much 👍🏼 EDIT: and I have subscribed😃

[@elizabethdavis2070]

Oh, Red Fox, your reading is perfect. Thank you for the care & thought you have taken. A lovely atmosphere...straight to the heart.

[@jaimitu11]

Dear Steven, We are a Catalan-English family. We love to listen to audibooks, not having a tv or other visual devices. The audiobooks offer us a delightfull enterteinement, it is one of our special moments of the day. So we have been sharing this moments for the pass few weeks with you and this marvellous story. We thank you very very much

[@jcook2433]

Splendid. My little girl had vision problems but this was her favorite story. She listened to it over and over. Now, with my own vision fading, I am listening over and over as well. Your narration takes me me to the “ Secret Garden” I can almost smell the flowers, the grass and hear the Robins. I felt as though the garden was truly alive and I was present in each moment. I started out listening with a bit of a trepidation and feared it would make me sad. I need not have though. In my mind It brought my little one back in my arms as though she still draws breath. I found myself smiling often. Perhaps she just awaits me in the garden! Very well read! Thank you! Lovely.

[@pinstripesuitandheels]

How wonderfully narrated! It's as if I'm a child listening to a grandfather read me a bedtime story. I listen to it while walking and while doing housework, and sometimes just while in my comfy chair.

[@karensheppard9023]

64 yrs. old and the magic is always there for me. Love to listen to Steven for maybe the 600th time since i found it in audiobooks. My mother use to read bedtime stories and so needless to say, this is the main one. Thank you Steven for my feeling young at heart again.

[@helenroberts2396]

Hi Steven, thank you, thank you, thank you for recording this! I have loved this book for about 50 years and yours is the best reading of it that I have ever heard, or ever expect to hear. Your love for the book shines through, your accent is lovely, and your voice is so soothing to listen to. I loved how you did the different voices for all the characters, too. Your Colin was a triumph! Your reading brought the book alive in a new way for me and listening to it has been pure joy and loveliness, and filled my heart anew with 'the magic'. Thank you so very much.

[@mare2723]

Stephen, I also want to tell you how much I loved that you spoke to us when the book was over. You have a very beautiful spirit and it comes through. Thank you for sharing yourself with us the ways that you do. You are saving lives. I wish you love and abundant blessings.

[@jacquipreston]

I read this book The secret garden .. years ago ! But now 72 years old and on a visit to my daughter in Lanzarote have been listening to this audio book as I go to sleep ! I have to say it is so beautifully read I really looked forward to listening every night ! Thank you ! ❤

[@avantigujrathi9865]

Seemed like it is being read by a charmer as well! So so heart warming and a true delight! I'm a fan!

[@barbarasorrells8474]

I love how this was presented. I could hear the pages being turned, and once in a while the narrator gave an aside. I am 73 years old listening to this book took me back to the 1950s when I was a child and it was first read to me. It was a wonderfulExperience. I am grateful

[@svetlanakolodina729]

I’ve been listening to short stories for the language sake. Russian is my mother tong. So one day I came across The Secret Garden video for the kids. And everything that is of a secret sort attracts and intrigues me. So I watched and listen, but there were only 11 or so chapters. By that time I was really interested to learn the whole story. Upon some search I found this audiobook and started listening from the very beginning. It was a bit more challenging since it’s an unabridged version, and Yorkshire English… at times I could make it out, but there were parts where I wished for the subtitles or the text. I loved your soft and gentle narration. The stile of it did change with time but I couldn’t grasp it since I was too consumed with the story. I loved it. There is magic in it 😊 Thank you so much. And your comments, and page turnings, and the rain sounds made the listening extra special and touched the heart with friendliness.

[@woolzem]

You're doing so well, I'm trying to learn Russian ❤ this was a childhood favorite ❤

[@svetlanakolodina729]

Thank you so much. I had lots of English speaking friends. Nowadays reading and listening helps. Where are you from?@@woolzem

[@helentatterton1412]

I loved this book as a child. As a 62 year old going through some difficult times it has reminded me of the healing power of nature and our own minds. Your narrating was peerless and you come across as a very genuine person. Thank you.

[@js62pster]

This was the first time I ever heard this fantastic book! You did such a wonderful job I couldn’t bear to stop listening. I usually don’t listen to audiobooks, but this one came on my feed, and it looked so lovely on the cover. After hearing the first chapter I was caught up in it. You have more than done justice to this story. Thank you so much for your time and creativity to bring this story to life.

[@Donna-cc1kt]

Absolutely brilliant. Thank you Stephen . It was so beautiful and you read perfectly. I loved the sound of the pages turning. I loved your little quick word of joy at the end of a few chapters . I loved the times you said before a new chapter, “ Let’s continue” and once, “How lovely”, as if you were talking to me. You bought it to life and I felt a part of the story.

[@sead705]

Absolutely, me too!

[@barbaraharnisch1389]

You’re an excellent reader, so agile with subtly different accents, and expressive of emotions. I must admit that I love hearing the pages turning, and your occasional sigh. It feels as though you are in the same room with me, reading just to me! A thousand thank yous, and please continue your good work!

[@karinberryman2009]

Five days of Covid would’ve been hideous without listening to your read! Thousand thanks! Your patience made such a difference.

[@ellamcfadden617]

I absolutely adore this book and your rendition of it. I listened to it barely without pause! I’m 66 and read this as a child. It has always been my favorite! Thankyou for your beautiful work!!!

[@sarahgreen238]

The music between the chapters never fails to bring a smile to my face - I be up here lookin a fool in public with my headphones in hahah

[@Papsolindi]

A beautiful story wonderfully told. A lovely book for bedtime including the turning of the pages. Thank you

[@lucyw.7597]

This is a wonderful find for me! ...never listened to an audio book before..the secret garden was my favourite book as a child, a very big reader, still am..and i had a lovely old hardback copy with beautiful illustrations..when i was about 10, i took it with me on a family holiday..and after coming home, found i'd lost it somewhere along the way...by that time i had another copy with the little princess in it as well..but it was never quite the same...then on my 30th birthday, my father, who was quite gruff, not one to be soppy or show much emotion, gave me a beautiful Folio Society copy of it...with the same illustrations as in my old, lost one!..it's always been such a treasured possession ..i was so touched he'd remembered me losing it all those years before..so hearing it again makes me think not only of him, long gone now, but my childhood, and other childhood books i loved. There are still whole passages that l know almost by heart and its decades since i've read it..your voice is so perfect, so gentle and calming..thank you so much for your hard work and dedication..

[@sylvia7650]

What a wonderful reading of The Secret Garden! There is no one on KZbin that reads F. H. Burnett’s books with more finesse than yourself. I look for soothing melodious voices to help with sleep. Your reading is so wonderful I’ve listened to the book while awake and rowing. Thank you so much. I’m equally fond of your reading of The Little Princess.

[@Marialla.]

Thank you so much for this! I listened to it years ago when I was struggling through an illness that kept me in bed for days. I listened to it again and again many times after that, whenever I needed a bit of comfort to help me relax and sleep through a difficult night. I loved the story as a child, but hearing you read it in your beautiful, gentle voice gave it new dimension for me. Hearing the lines read in actual Yorkshire accent was a new experience. I still enjoy revisiting this video every year, just as I used to often reread the book. Thank you so much, from the bottom of my heart, for this treasure!

[@lisacollins3261]

I read the Secret Garden qite a few times when I was about 10yo. It, along with the Little Princess was my absolute favourite book. I am now 62 and loved hearing this special book read so beautifully by Steve, the Red fox. The accents were wonderful and i really enjoyed it, thankyou ❤

[@danicaambrose1208]

I absolutely love this audiobook, this book is lovely and magical but it is just as important who is reading it and I must say this is my favorite audiobook I have found of this book. In fact, this is my second time listening to it.

[@caroleatkins1520]

This is the 1st time I'd actually heard the story straight from the book. I loved it! You did a fantastic job with the reading of it, thank you so much ❤

[@bonusgolden12]

I became an avid gardener in my 20's. Words came back to me from a book that I had read as a child. I never knew it was The Secret Garden until coming across your reading. Columbine, larkspur...thank you.

[@saba9876]

I remember this book from my childhood. This time, I listened to it instead of reading it, and it was like I was 7 years old again. Thank you so much.

[@Floppyearsmomma]

I’ve listened to many audiobooks over the decades, and this is superb! I haven’t actually read the book. I saw the movie many years ago, which is not true to the original. I loved listening to your accent and wonderful ability to bring the characters to life! Blessings from the USA!