Francis Hodgson Burnett (1849-1924) was a novelist and playwright born in England but raised in the United States. As a child, she was an avid reader who also wrote her own stories. What was initially a hobby would soon become a legitimate and respected career. As a late-teen, she published her first story in Godey's Lady's Book and was a regular contributor to several periodicals. She began producing novels starting with That Lass ö Lowrie¿s followed by Haworth¿s and Louisiana. Yet, she was best known for her children¿s books including Little Lord Fauntleroy and The Secret Garden.