Which is a theme of the novel, the secret garden

C) People who are loved and cared for are strong and happy

When Mary first meets Colin, he is shut away in his room. While he has visitors that attend to his needs, he does not feel loved and cared for on a daily basis. After Mary starts to pay attention to Colin and play with him, he becomes stronger. They become close and develop a great friendship. As their friendship grows, so does Colin's strength and happiness.

your answer is b. "with strong wording encouraging readers to take action."

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