This young adult novel is one of the most influential works in British children's literature. Little Mary Lennox is welcomed by her uncle to a huge mansion in Yorkshire. There she befriends Colin, her sickly cousin; Martha, her humble servant, and Dickon, her brother, who can talk to animals. There, they are helped by an elderly gardener and a cheeky bird as they embark on the adventure of their lives: find the key that will allow them to access the mansion's secret garden. This story impeccably analyzes the psychological evolution of the young characters and is a moving hymn to friendship, love, kindness, and empathy.