The Secret Garden on 81st Street
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Ivy Noelle Weir
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.
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Author
Ivy Noelle Weir
Pages
256
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Published Date
2021-10-19
ISBN
0316459682 9780316459686
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"I love it "
Marian Rainone
"A great modern retelling of the classic! As always, Weir’s work delights through showcasing human vulnerability, and how all of us have a story to tell. This novel deals with grief, loss, anxiety, and chosen family. Not to mention, anyone who loves NYC will get a kick out of all the easter eggs (pizza rat, anyone?) Padilla and Weir have woven into the story. <br/><br/>Ultimately, this is a great retelling for anyone who may be struggling to fit in, connect with family, deal with anxiety, or who has gone through great grief. <br/><br/>Like Archival Quality, I can’t recommend this enough, and Secret Garden on 81st street is an easy, accessible retelling that would benefit younger readers."
Dana Reinert
"It’s a wholesome middle grade graphic novel! It deals with grief and anxiety and friendship, it’s so good "
Lilly j