The Secret Garden (HarperClassics)

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 Dec 21, 2010

384 pages

Average rating: 7.97

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jhwarren

May 02, 2025

8/10 stars

A classic!

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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 🗝️🦋🪏