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The Secret Garden on 81st Street: A Modern Retelling of the Secret Garden by Ivy Noelle Weir
6 reviews
directorpurry's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Grief
Moderate: Death of parent
nbreezy17's review
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness and Death of parent
readingwithcats's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, and Death of parent
bronsonmh's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
5.0
I thought this was such a great book. I love this retelling of The Secret Garden. These graphic novel remixes are a great idea. I like how Mary is moving from California to New York to live with her uncle after her parents die. I like how that her uncle Archie had a husband and they both had a son Colin who was suffering from anxiety after the death of his father. I think the author did a great job show casing this mental health issue and how it was explained to younger kids. I also like the idea of a roof top garden and how both Mary, Dickon, and Colin all helped bring the garden back to life.
Content Warnings
Minor: Mental illness and Death of parent
nrogers_1030's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness and Death of parent
clarabooksit's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I can’t remember ever having read The Secret Garden and I only vaguely remember the movie, so I can’t speak to this book as a retelling, but I thought this was a cute book with diverse characters and a mostly satisfying story.
The standout reason to read this, especially for kids, is how well it represents an anxiety disorder and with such care and compassion. Not to mention the amazing therapy rep—the best scenes are with the therapist.
My one complaint is that while Mary is the main character, she doesn’t get to be the star. While she helps others, she doesn’t get the same on-page kind of help that she needs as a neglected and suddenly orphaned kid. I wish we’d gotten to see her decide to speak to someone about her feelings.
I’d still recommend this to kids so that they can see good representation of other kids struggling with mental health as well as how important and positive therapy can be.
The standout reason to read this, especially for kids, is how well it represents an anxiety disorder and with such care and compassion. Not to mention the amazing therapy rep—the best scenes are with the therapist.
My one complaint is that while Mary is the main character, she doesn’t get to be the star. While she helps others, she doesn’t get the same on-page kind of help that she needs as a neglected and suddenly orphaned kid. I wish we’d gotten to see her decide to speak to someone about her feelings.
I’d still recommend this to kids so that they can see good representation of other kids struggling with mental health as well as how important and positive therapy can be.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Grief
Moderate: Ableism, Death of parent, and Abandonment
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