The Secret Garden

Celebrate an unforgettable classic with this paperback edition featuring the timeless art of Tasha Tudor. Just in time for the movie adaptation starring Colin Firth and Julie Walters!

This gorgeous paperback includes Tasha Tudor’s iconic illustrations, an extended author biography, activities, and more, making it the perfect collector’s edition or a wonderful gift for young readers.

When orphaned Mary Lennox comes to live at her uncle's great house on the Yorkshire Moors, she finds it full of secrets. The mansion has nearly one hundred rooms, and her uncle keeps himself locked up. And at night, she hears the sound of crying down one of the long corridors.

The gardens surrounding the large property are Mary's only escape. Then, Mary discovers a secret garden, surrounded by walls and locked with a missing key. With the help of two unexpected companions, Mary discovers a way in—and becomes determined to bring the garden back to life.

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Published Mar 6, 1998

269 pages

Average rating: 8.09

308 RATINGS

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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.
Cynthia M.
Mar 28, 2026
6/10 stars
The Secret Garden is undoubtedly a classic of children's literature with a strong, positive message. Its atmosphere and main theme are beautiful and well-developed: the story of Mary Lennox, a spoiled and lonely little girl who, after moving to her uncle's gloomy manor in England, discovers an abandoned garden and, by caring for it, finds herself again, is a splendid allegory for inner rebirth through nature and friendship.
noellecheong
Feb 25, 2026
8/10 stars
lovely palette cleanser after jude’s death
BreaReads
Nov 20, 2025
9/10 stars
I love this book, it's filled with truth, goodness, and joy. Great story.

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