The secret garden book summary examples

The book opens by introducing Mary Lennox , a sour and disagreeable 9-year-old girl.

The secret garden chapter 1 summary

She lives in India with her father, a British statesman, and her mother, a self-absorbed woman who frequently is out at parties and socializing. Mary has been mostly raised by her Indian servant named Ayah. One day, there is news of a cholera outbreak and Mary finds out abruptly that her nurse Ayah has died. Later she is found by a police officer who tells her that both her parents have also perished from the disease.

As a result, Mary is sent to live with her uncle, Archibald Craven, at his huge estate in Yorkshire, England. The estate is called Misselthwaite Manor. Mary journeys to England by boat and is met by Mr. Mary continues behave very disagreeably, feeling a reluctance to move to this unknown place. In the car ride to the manor, Mary is informed by Mrs.

Craven has become somewhat of a hermit after losing his beloved wife 10 years prior.