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 Mar 6, 1998

384 pages

Average rating: 8.03

286 RATINGS

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Community Reviews

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.
mel08
Nov 05, 2023
Loved this book from my childhood Loved reading it again
Blkroze1990
Jun 26, 2023
9/10 stars
This book is part of my childhood, and has a special place in my heart. The story arch of Mary Lennox is a good one.
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Nov 20, 2025
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I love this book, it's filled with truth, goodness, and joy. Great story.

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