The Secret Garden on 81st Street: A Modern Graphic Retelling of The Secret Garden (Classic Graphic Remix, 2)
The Secret Garden with a twist: in this follow-up to Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy, this full-color graphic novel moves Mary Lennox to a New York City brownstone, where she and her very first group of friends restore an abandoned rooftop garden...and her uncle's heart.
Mary Lennox is a loner living in Silicon Valley. With her parents always working, video game and tech become her main source of entertainment and "friends." When her parents pass away in a tragic accident, she moves to New York City to live with her uncle who she barely knows, and to her surprise, keeps a gadget free home. Looking for comfort in this strange, new reality, Mary discovers an abandoned rooftop garden and an even bigger secret...her cousin who suffers from anxiety. With the help of her new friends, Colin and Dickon, Mary works to restore the garden to its former glory while also learning to grieve, build real friendships, and grow.
This title will be simultaneously available in paperback.
Book At A Glance
# of Pages: 256
Book Binding: Paperback
Year of Publication: 2021
Publisher: Little, Brown Ink
Language: en
ISBN: 9780316459709
Creator Bio
Ivy Noelle Weir and Amber Padilla are the dynamic duo behind The Secret Garden on 81st Street. Ivy Noelle Weir is a writer and editor based in Chicago, with a background in journalism and publishing. She has written for various publications, including the Chicago Tribune and Newcity. Amber Padilla is a visual artist and illustrator, also based in Chicago. She has a degree in Illustration from Columbia College Chicago and has worked on various projects ranging from children's books to murals. Together, Weir and Padilla have combined their talents to create a modern graphic retelling of the beloved classic, The Secret Garden. This collaboration showcases their love for storytelling and art, and their passion for bringing new life to timeless tales.
