A review by bridge_overbooked
The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett

hopeful lighthearted relaxing slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

So cozy & lovely! If I could choose a book to gift to a child, this would be high up on the list - it was an easy read, but I still loved it.

The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett is a classic children’s novel about Mary Lennox, a lonely and spoiled girl sent to live with her uncle in the English countryside after her parents die. While exploring the estate, she discovers a locked, neglected garden and begins restoring it with the help of new friends, including her sickly cousin Colin. As the garden blooms, so do the characters—transforming through friendship, nature, and healing.