The Secret Garden
By: Frances Hodgson Burnett
When orphaned Mary Lennox comes to live at her uncle's great house on the Yorkshire Moors, she finds it full of secrets. The mansion has nearly one hundred rooms, and her uncle keeps himself locked up. And at night, she hears the sound of crying down one of the long corridors.
The gardens surrounding the large property are Mary's only escape. Then, Mary discovers a secret garden, surrounded by walls and locked with a missing key. With the help of two unexpected companions, Mary discovers a way in—and becomes determined to bring the garden back to life.
By: Frances Hodgson Burnett
When orphaned Mary Lennox comes to live at her uncle's great house on the Yorkshire Moors, she finds it full of secrets. The mansion has nearly one hundred rooms, and her uncle keeps himself locked up. And at night, she hears the sound of crying down one of the long corridors.
The gardens surrounding the large property are Mary's only escape. Then, Mary discovers a secret garden, surrounded by walls and locked with a missing key. With the help of two unexpected companions, Mary discovers a way in—and becomes determined to bring the garden back to life.
1. Dickon planted several vegetables in his garden, including the potato. Research potatoes. What part of the potato plant do we eat? How nutritious are potatoes? Where did the potato originate? What is the best type of soil for potatoes? Why? How long does it take for potatoes to grow? What types of problems do growing potatoes encounter? How can one prevent or remedy these problems?
2. Research the life and clothing styles of the early 1900’s in England.
3. Referring to Colin’s mother, Mary said to Colin, "You are so like her now that sometimes I think perhaps you are her ghost made into a boy." How did Colin respond to this?