With the rise of scholarly work in children's literature in the 25 years leading up to 2006, "The Secret Garden" has risen steadily in prominence. It is often noted as one of the best children's books of the 20th century. In 2003 it ranked No. 51 in The Big Read, a survey of the British public by the BBC to identify the "Nation's Best-loved Novel" (not just children's novel). Based on a 2007 online poll, the U.S. National Education Association listed it as one of "Teachers' Top 100 Books for Children".