The Secret Garden on 81st Street: A Modern Graphic Retelling of The Secret Garden #[nn]
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis modern graphic novel retelling transplants Frances Hodgson Burnett's classic story to contemporary New York City, where a young girl discovers a hidden rooftop garden on Manhattan's Upper East Side. The second volume in the Classic Graphic Remix series, it reimagines the tale of friendship, nature, and healing for a new generation of readers through vibrant illustrations and an urban setting.
A modern reimagining of a classic, The Secret Garden on 81st Street brings Frances Hodgson Burnett’s timeless story to life in a fresh, heartfelt graphic retelling. Written by Ivy Noelle Weir and illustrated by Amber Padilla, the story follows Mary as she finds solace in a forgotten rooftop garden in Manhattan, forging a quiet bond with a neighbor boy and uncovering a hidden cousin struggling with grief. With tender art and a sensitive narrative, this adaptation captures the healing power of nature and connection, all rendered in Padilla’s expressive, grounded style.
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