"The Secret Garden" is a novel written by Frances Hodgson Burnett, first published in 1911. The story follows Mary Lennox, a lonely and spoiled girl who discovers a hidden, neglected garden at her uncle's estate in England. As she begins to tend to the garden, she transforms not only the space but also herself and those around her. Mary befriends Dickon, a kind boy with a special connection to nature, and Colin, her sickly cousin who has been isolated due to his health. Together, they nurture the garden, which symbolizes healing and growth, ultimately leading to personal transformations and the rekindling of joy in their lives.