The Secret Garden

Written by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Illustrated by Tasha Tudor

Grade:

4-6

ISBN-13:

978-0064401883

Publisher:

Harper Collins (2010)

The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett is a captivating tale of Mary Lennox, a lonely girl who discovers a hidden garden and, through its revival, transforms her own heart and those around her. The story teaches self-control as Mary learns to temper her selfishness and quick temper, channeling her energy into nurturing the garden and fostering friendships with Colin and Dickon. The characters unlock the garden’s magic through patient care and restraint, showing young readers that mastering one’s impulses leads to growth and harmony.