The Secret Garden: A Graphic Novel, Adapted by Mariah Marsden, Illustrated by Hanna Luechtefeld

Rating: 3 out of 5.

So I should premise this with, I adore the book, The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett and I also happen to love the 1993 movie adaptation. But I happen to love graphic novels in general. Which brings me to my strange point, I didn’t love this. 

The art was quite lovely. It reminds me of Madeline by Ludwig Bemelmans in the style, and I really loved that. But this being a very abridged version, I feel like some of the magic just didn’t translate. 

This is just my opinion because I’m sure so many people are going to love this a lot. I am just so in love with the original book and the movie that I needed more content. It just wasn’t long enough for my taste. That’s why I’ve rated this 3 1/2 stars rounded down. I do recommend this to those who haven’t read the book, and also a young audience. I think my kiddos would love this!!! 

Thanks so much to NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for allowing me to read this for my honest and unbiased opinion.