Published in 1911, The Secret Garden is Frances Hodgson Burnett’s masterpiece. The story follows Mary Lennox, a sour and neglected orphan who arrives at the brooding Yorkshire manor of her reclusive uncle and discovers a locked garden that has been hidden for ten years. As Mary coaxes the garden back to life — along with the help of the gruff Yorkshire boy Dickon and the invalid Colin — she herself is transformed.
Burnett’s novel, with its themes of nature, renewal, and the power of positive thought, has remained beloved by generations of children and adults alike. Download this free EPUB from Better Gutenberg and unlock the garden.