In this episode we are discussing Chapters 10-18 of the Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett. Mary has found the secret garden that she was looking for, she is becoming friends with the gardener, Ben Weatherstaff, as he answers her many questions about plants and things. Finally, she gets to meet Dickon, with whom she is fascinated by. They work together, tending the garden as they continue to try and keep it a secret. Mary is still hearing strange sounds in the night and eventually happens upon the sickly boy, Colin, and they soon realize that they are related. As they become closer, Mary discovers that Colin isn't as sick as he might think he is and that it would be best for him if he spent some time outside. The children concoct elaborate plans to get him outside, all the while trying to keep the garden a secret from everyone else. Will they be successful? Will spending time in the garden help Colin?
As we close out the episode, find out what we have been reading this week!
Books mentioned in this episode:
Tess of the d'Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy
Far From the Madding Crowd by Thomas Hardy (this will be our next book - episodes coming out beginning 12/2/22)
The Return of the Native by Thomas Hardy
The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown
The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett
