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In this passage Dickon explains why he never catches cold — because he has grown up out on the moor in all weathers, tough as a white-thorn knobstick. Mary begs him to come back, and Dickon answers stoutly that he will come every day, rain or shine. Copy it carefully and notice how Burnett lets Dickon's own Yorkshire voice do all the work of characterization.
My nose end fair quivers like a rabbit’s, mother says.” “Do you never catch cold?” inquired Mary, gazing at him. She had never seen such a funny boy, or such a nice one. “Not me,” he said, grinning....
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Narration Prompt
Retell Chapter 11 in five or six sentences. Begin with Dickon stepping into the secret garden, include Mary's question about the nursery rhyme, and end with Dickon's picture message pinned to the rose bush.
Discussion Questions
- When Dickon says the garden's strongest roses 'has fair thrived on' being left wild while the delicate ones have died out, what does his answer tell Mary about what will happen to her garden if she and Dickon take care of it?
- Mary asks Dickon in Yorkshire, 'Does tha' like me?' What makes this question brave for Mary to ask, and why does she think it will feel more honest if she asks it in his own speech?
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Item 1
in a way that shows great joy or triumph, as if celebrating a victory.
Item 2
showing deep respect and wonder, often for something sacred or precious.
Item 3
grew strong and healthy; flourished in spite of hard conditions.
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