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The secret garden
Book • 1911
The Secret Garden tells the story of Mary Lennox, a young girl who is sent to live with her reclusive uncle in Yorkshire after the death of her parents.
At Misselthwaite Manor, Mary discovers a secret garden that has been locked away for ten years following the death of her uncle's wife.
With the help of a friendly robin, Martha Sowerby, and her brother Dickon, Mary sets out to restore the garden.
This journey transforms Mary from a spoiled and ill-tempered girl into a kinder and more independent person.
The garden also has a rejuvenating effect on her sickly cousin Colin, and ultimately brings healing and reconciliation to the entire family.
At Misselthwaite Manor, Mary discovers a secret garden that has been locked away for ten years following the death of her uncle's wife.
With the help of a friendly robin, Martha Sowerby, and her brother Dickon, Mary sets out to restore the garden.
This journey transforms Mary from a spoiled and ill-tempered girl into a kinder and more independent person.
The garden also has a rejuvenating effect on her sickly cousin Colin, and ultimately brings healing and reconciliation to the entire family.
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