Orphaned and sent to live in her uncle's gloomy English manor, ten-year-old Mary Lennox is a sour and lonely child. Her life takes a turn when she discovers a long-neglected, locked garden. With the help of the nature-loving Dickon and her invalid cousin, Colin, Mary brings the secret garden back to life. In doing so, she finds friendship, happiness, and healing for herself and her broken family. This beloved novel is a powerful tale about the restorative magic of nature and the resilience of the human spirit.