Dickon Sowerby

Mary Lennox

Dickon is Mary's gentle, nature-wise friend who teaches her about animals and gardening, grounding her in Yorkshire.

Colin Craven

Dickon becomes Colin's trusted friend and mentor, helping him gain physical strength and joy in nature.

Martha Sowerby

Dickon and Martha are loving siblings who share a close bond and support each other's work at the manor.

Ben Weatherstaff

Ben respects Dickon's way with animals and plants, treating him as a fellow nature enthusiast.

Mrs. Medlock

Mrs. Medlock tolerates Dickon's presence at the manor due to his usefulness with animals and gardening.

Mrs. Sowerby

Dickon is Mrs. Sowerby's son, sharing her deep connection to nature and her nurturing spirit.

Archibald Craven

Archibald briefly meets Dickon and is impressed by his wholesome influence on Colin and Mary.

Mary Lennox

Dickon is Mary's gentle, nature-wise friend who teaches her about animals and gardening, grounding her in Yorkshire.

Colin Craven

Dickon becomes Colin's trusted friend and mentor, helping him gain physical strength and joy in nature.

Colin Craven

Dickon becomes Colin's trusted friend and mentor, helping him gain physical strength and joy in nature.

Martha Sowerby

Dickon and Martha are loving siblings who share a close bond and support each other's work at the manor.

Mary Lennox

Dickon is Mary's gentle, nature-wise friend who teaches her about animals and gardening, grounding her in Yorkshire.

Martha

Dickon is introduced through Martha's stories as a kind, animal-loving boy who tames a wild pony and knows the moor intimately. Mary becomes curious about him.

VI: “There Was Some One Crying—There Was!”

Mentioned by Martha as someone who enjoys rainy days and rescues animals.

VII: The Key of the Garden

Martha mentions Dickon's love of the moor and his way with animals, and Mary says she likes Dickon though she has never seen him.

The Robin Who Showed the Way

Mentioned by Martha as being delighted by stories of Mary, and as saying their cottage was good enough for a king.

IX: The Strangest House Anyone Ever Lived In

Mentioned as an expert on flowers and gardening; Martha suggests he can buy tools and seeds for Mary.

The Nest of the Missel Thrush

Shows Mary how to prune dead wood and identify living plants. He is knowledgeable about gardening and nature, and agrees to come every day to help revive the secret garden.

XII: “Might I Have a Bit of Earth?”

Mary meets Dickon for the first time and thinks he is beautiful. He leaves her a note with a picture of a bird on a nest and the message 'I will cum bak.'

I Am Colin

Dickon is mentioned through his drawing of a missel thrush, which Mary interprets as a message of secrecy and friendship.

A Young Rajah

Dickon is described by Mary as a boy who can charm animals and knows everything about the moor, sparking Colin's fascination.

Nest Building

Dickon talks with Mary about Colin, suggests bringing him to the garden, and compares their secret plan to the robin building its nest.

XVI: “I Won’t!” Said Mary

Dickon works alongside Mary in the garden, teaching her to use tools and sharing his bond with animals. He is portrayed as kind, skilled, and a positive influence on Mary.

XVII: A Tantrum

Mentioned by Colin as someone he wants to see and who might push his chair outside.

Tha' Munnot Waste No Time

In the garden with his animals, plans to bring Colin outside and help him experience nature.

XIX: “It Has Come!”

Mentioned as the strong, trusty boy who will push Colin's carriage and who taught Mary about breathing fresh air; brought a newborn lamb.

XX: “I Shall Live Forever—and Ever—and Ever!”

Dickon pushes Colin's wheeled chair and provides steady, calm support. His intimate knowledge of nature and animals is highlighted, and he is trusted by Dr. Craven.

Ben Weatherstaff

Works in the garden, reassures Colin about his legs, speaks of the robin's nesting habits.

When the Sun Went Down

Supports Colin physically and emotionally, encouraging him with the 'Magic' of nature.

Magic

Walks beside Colin during the procession, carries the lamb and rabbit, and listens to the chanting.

XXIV: “Let Them Laugh”

Dickon brings milk and buns from his mother, shows Colin how to roast potatoes and eggs in a stone oven, and learns exercises from Bob Haworth to help Colin build strength.

The Curtain

Understood by the robin as a kindred spirit; his presence in the garden is calm and reassuring.

XXVI: “It’s Mother!”

Dickon brings his mother to the secret garden, his eyes lighting like lamps when she appears.

In the Garden

Mentioned as part of the garden's magic that helped Colin recover.