Mary Lennox was horrid. Selfish and spoilt, she was sent to stay with her hunchback uncle in Yorkshire. She hated it.
The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett, first published in 1911, is a cherished novel about transformation, friendship, and healing. The story follows Mary Lennox, a spoiled and lonely girl sent to live with her reclusive uncle in a gloomy mansion on the English moors after her parents' death. While exploring the grounds, Mary discovers a hidden, neglected garden and begins to restore it with the help of Dickon, a kind-hearted boy, and Colin, her sickly cousin. As the garden flourishes, so do Mary, Colin, and their relationships with one another.
Key lessons in The Secret Garden include the restorative power of nature, the importance of friendship, and the ability to grow and change. Mary's journey from self-centeredness to compassion shows that even the hardest hearts can open with care and connection. The novel also underscores themes of resilience, finding joy in simple things, and the profound impact of nurturing both plants and people. Recommended for 9-12 year olds, though its universal themes make it enjoyable for readers of all ages.
This Collector's Edition is a compact hardback that is cloth-bound, with matching colored endpapers, embossed gold, and colored blocking.
Hardcover
Pages: 352
AGE:9 and up
