The Secret Garden is a classic children's novel set in the dreary Misselthwaite Manor in Yorkshire. The story begins with Mary Lennox, a spoiled, neglected, and sickly ten-year-old orphan who is sent from India to live with her reclusive uncle. Bored and lonely, Mary discovers a hidden, walled garden that has been locked for ten years. With the help of a friendly robin and a local boy named Dickon, Mary begins to restore the garden. In the process, she also discovers her cousin Colin, a boy who believes he is an invalid and is kept hidden from the world. The physical and spiritual revival of the garden mirrors the emotional healing of Mary, Colin, and her uncle, illustrating the transformative power of nature and kindness.
