The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett.

The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett.   First published in 1911, The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett has become a beloved classic of children's literature. This enchanting novel tells the story of Mary Lennox, a sour and neglected child who discovers a hidden garden on her uncle's estate in Yorkshire, England. Through tending to the garden and befriending her sickly cousin Colin, Mary undergoes a transformation and helps bring new life to her grieving family. With its timeless coming-of-age narrative and celebration of nature's restorative qualities, The Secret Garden continues to captivate readers young and old over a century after its initial publication.   Plot.   Mary Lennox is a sickly, neglected 10-year-old girl born in India to wealthy British parents. After her parents die in a cholera outbreak, she is sent to live with her uncle, Archibald Craven, at his isolated manor in Yorkshire, England. At first, Mary is as sour and rude as ever, disliking