The Secret Garden tells the story of Mary Lennox, a short-tempered, selfish little girl who lives with her parents in India. After her parents’ death, she is sent to live with her uncle in England. He owns an estate that sits on a large piece of land. Mary hears from a servant that there is a secret garden that has been locked up so that no one can get to it. Intensely curious, Mary sets out to find it. With the help of the old gardener, a robin that she befriends, and a boy who lives near her uncle’s manor, Mary finds the secret garden and works to bring it back to life. Once rude and proud, Mary begins to open up to other people. She also encourages her sickly cousin, Colin, to help in the garden. Together, Mary and her friends bring life to the secret garden and happiness into their own lives. In the process, they learn the meaning of love, friendship, and kindness. Which of the following is a theme of The Secret Garden? 1. Friendship means spending time outdoors. 2. One way to be happy is to help others. 3. Bored children always get in trouble. 4. Gardening is a great way to make friends.