The Secret Garden

The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett

Reading Level: 6.3
AR Points: 13

Newly orphaned Mary is sent to live with her uncle.  She discovers the wonders of living on the Yorshire moors, as well as the wonders of a mysterious, abandoned garden.  As she rebuilds this garden, with the help of two boys, she learns that anything is possible.

I have always loved this story, and have probably seen every movie version of it, but finally read the book.  While she begins as a spoiled, yet neglected child, Mary develops into a caring, lovely girl as she learns to see outside of herself. Maybe we should remember that giving someone everything but love, is really giving them nothing at all... Ooo, that's deep. ***** 5 Stars