The Secret Garden PDF

 The Secret Garden tells the story of Mary Lennox, a spoiled and lonely 10-year-old girl living in India. After her parents die of cholera, she is sent to live with her wealthy but reclusive uncle, Archibald Craven, at Misselthwaite Manor in the English countryside.

At first, Mary is rude and unhappy, but the fresh air, vast gardens, and the kindness of the servants help her change. She learns about a locked, hidden garden on the estate that has been closed since her aunt died ten years earlier.

With the help of a robin and a servant boy named Dickon, Mary finds the key and secretly begins restoring the neglected garden. As the garden comes back to life, so does Mary.

She later discovers her cousin Colin Craven, a sickly boy hidden away in the house, who believes he is going to die. Mary brings Colin to the secret garden, and with fresh air, friendship, and encouragement, he too begins to heal—physically and emotionally.

By the end of the story, both children are transformed: Mary becomes kind and joyful, Colin becomes healthy and strong, and Mr. Craven finally returns home to find his son well and the family reunited.


Key Characters:

  • Mary Lennox – A spoiled girl who transforms through love and nature
  • Colin Craven – A lonely, sick boy who discovers strength and hope
  • Dickon Sowerby – Kind, nature-loving boy who helps care for the garden
  • Archibald Craven – Colin’s father, mourning his lost wife
  • Martha Sowerby – Maid who encourages Mary
  • Mrs. Sowerby – Wise, nurturing mother of Dickon and Martha

Main Message:

The Secret Garden is a beautiful story of healing—of the body, heart, and soul—through love, nature, and friendship. It shows how even the most broken people can bloom again, just like a neglected garden.



 

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