![]() ![]() ![]() My motivation was the read-a-long hosted by Sheila at BookJourney.Īfter finally reading the book, I realize why it is so beloved by so many people. I’ve always intended to read it, someday, but never did. While I’ve been an avid reader all my life, somehow I missed reading this book as a child. This was my first reading of The Secret Garden. Through their care and nurturing the garden returns to life and, with Dickon’s help, Mary and Colin transform into healthy, happy children. Together they begin an amazing journey of discovery and restoration. Later she shares her knowledge of the garden with Dickon, the maid’s brother, and her cousin, Colin, a frail boy who rarely ventures outside. With the help of Robin Redbreast, Mary locates the garden and the key to the gate. One of the servants tells Mary a story about a Secret Garden which was locked up and abandoned 10 years ago after the sudden death of her uncle’s wife. No one at the Yorkshire Manor has much time for her, so she is left to amuse herself. Mistress Mary, quite contrary, how does your garden grow? With silver bells, and cockle shells, and marigolds all in a row.Įventually Mary is sent to Yorkshire, England, to live with her uncle. ![]() Most people found her to be quite disagreeable and she easily earned the nickname “Mistress Mary Quite Contrary” from the local children. After her parents died during a cholera outbreak in India, Mary was sent to live with a clergyman until a permanent home could be found for her. Ten year old Mary Lennox was not the most likeable child. Format: Hardcover Illustrated | 384 pages ![]()
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