This book is set in the times of terror, when India was still
controlled by the British. Mary Lennox had lost her parents in India due to a Cholera
strike on her family mansion. She however, was unaffected by it. She was packed
up and shipped off to her uncle’s home in Misselthwaite, namely Misselthwaite
Manor. (Pretty imaginative name, by the way) There she is looked upon as a
spoiled and selfish girl. She had sallow skin and rarely smiled. More like a
vampire than a human. For her, the house was scary and terrifying.
She started to converse with the maids and the gardeners around the
house. She found that her uncle had a shady and dark history. Talks of a hidden
child and, above all a Secret Garden. Her life at the Manor suddenly changes
when she discovers a key in the Garden, and thoughts of the Secret Garden grew
in her mind as well…
This book mainly outlined the importance of walks, curiosity and,
above all kindness. The unique bond formed between Mary and her uncle, Mr.
Craven was heart-warming and wonderful. It reminded me of another special bond
between a girl and her keeper, namely Pollyanna and her aunt, Miss Polly. Ms
Polly too did not care for Pollyanna at first, but slowly grew to love her and
care for her. The same pattern was repeated between Mr. Craven and Mary Lennox.
Due to the warm and friendly nature of the book, I would recommend
it to children of 8+, to help them understand the importance of kindness
and care.
THE HOWLER RATING : ★★★★☆
By Arhant
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