The Secret Garden

Frances Hodgson Burnett

1911

"The Secret Garden" by Frances Hodgson Burnett follows Mary Lennox, a sullen and neglected girl who is sent to live with her uncle in Yorkshire after her parents' death. In her uncle's vast manor, she discovers a hidden, neglected garden. As Mary tends to the garden, she undergoes a personal transformation, fostering friendships with her cousin Colin, who believes he is bedridden, and a local boy named Dickon. The garden becomes a source of healing and renewal for all, revealing the transformative power of nature and friendship.