The Secret Garden

Based on the beloved classic children’s novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett, this edition of The Secret Garden is a beautifully illustrated hardcover picture book adaptation that all children will treasure.

Once upon a time…a walled garden bloomed under the summer skies in the north of England. But it was locked up and left all alone. And it stayed all alone, for many years. Until…

When young Mary Lennox moves into Misselthwaite Manor, she hates it. She hates the cold hallways and ugly moor. And she hates how lonely she is. The only comfort Mary has is exploring the manor’s grounds.

After uncovering a hidden key, Mary discovers an old, abandoned garden that has a few secrets. With two unexpected friends, Mary gets to work bringing the garden back to life. In Mary’s determination to see the garden bloom, she undergoes a powerful transformation of her own.

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Published Mar 3, 2020

40 pages

Average rating: 7.97

347 RATINGS

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Community Reviews

jhwarren
May 02, 2025
8/10 stars
A classic!
jbmasters@gmail.com
Sep 25, 2024
A neglected girl discovers a hidden garden that transforms her life and those around her. ***Topic explored: PERMA model of well-being.
Josie the book goblin
Aug 22, 2025
8/10 stars
This was one i always told myself I would read and just never did. It's been so long since I saw the movies I forgot a lot of the things in this one. It was an adorable little story. It started out about loss and with a spoiled child. It ended on a happy note with that same girl finding family, friends and her love of the secret garden.
LadyFizzle
Jun 22, 2025
9/10 stars
Such a classic.
pagesandpastries
May 13, 2025
8/10 stars
Being a fitness coach and having a holistic approach when it comes to health, this book struck such a chord! The Secret Garden follows the life of Mary from becoming a very young orphan to flourishing as a child. Mary is sent to live with an Uncle after her parents died and is aware that people don't enjoy being around her and she also doesn't enjoy being around people. Despite experiencing loss, Mary grew up thinking that the world revolved around her, that is until she's introduced to the great outdoors and a young boy called Dickon. This story deeply explores how your mind and mental health are only as healthy as your thoughts and how nature can heal. What I particularly liked in the story was how other people's thoughts can poison your own and how affirmations and self belief were a big part of the story. A great classic of English children's literature with some really important messages 🗝️🦋🪏

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