Frances Hodgson Burnett
The Secret Garden is a beloved novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett. It tells the story of Mary Lennox, a spoiled and neglected girl who is sent to live at Misselthwaite Manor, a gloomy Yorkshire estate, after her parents die in India. There, she discovers a hidden, locked garden and, with the help of Dickon, a kind boy who understands nature, and Colin, her sickly cousin, she brings the garden (and herself) back to life.The novel is a classic of children’s literature, known for its atmospheric setting and themes of renewal and hope. It has been adapted into multiple films, stage plays, and TV series.