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This passage carries five of this chapter’s special words — FATHER, WELL, RACE, ATHLETE, and GLAD. It is the moment the whole book has been waiting for: Colin runs straight out of the secret garden and into his father’s arms. Colin does not explain slowly or stay quiet — he bursts out with all the news at once, and the very first word he says is “Father.” Burnett shows that the child who used to cry in his bed is now a healthy boy who can win a race.
“Father,” he said, “I’m Colin. You can’t believe it. I scarcely can myself. I’m Colin.” Like Mrs. Medlock, he did not understand what his father meant when he said hurriedly: “In the garden! In the ...
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Narration Prompt
Tell the whole story of Chapter 27 in your own words. Begin with Mr. Craven far away on his sad journey. Then tell about the dream where he hears Lilias call “In the garden!” End with what happens when he walks to the secret garden and a boy comes flying through the door.
Discussion Questions
- Mr. Craven has been sad for ten whole years. What in the story makes you think he begins to feel a little better when he sits by the stream and looks at the blue flowers?
- Mr. Craven has a real-feeling dream where he hears Lilias call from the garden. How do you know from the story that this dream is very important to him?
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Vocabulary Builder
Item 1
A father is the man who is your parent. Colin calls Mr. Craven “Father” when he meets him at last.
Item 2
A race is a contest to see who can run the fastest. Colin tells his father he can beat Mary in a race.
Item 3
An athlete is someone who runs, jumps, and plays sports very well. Colin says he is going to be an athlete.
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