The Secret Garden
An enchanting story of transformation and compassion, The Secret Garden is widely considered to be one of the most important works of children’s literature.
After her parents die of cholera, Mary Lennox, a difficult and sickly little girl, travels from India to her mysterious uncle’s sprawling estate on the Yorkshire moors. Mary continues in her selfish ways until one day she discovers a hidden garden adjoining her uncle’s mansion.
- About the author: Frances Hodgson Burnett was a British-American novelist and playwright. She remains best known for the three children’s novels Little Lord Fauntleroy, A Little Princess, and The Secret Garden.
- Note: This adaptation has its own special appeal. Although considerably shorter than the original, it remains faithful to the plot.
