Martha Sowerby

Mary Lennox

Martha is Mary's first kind acquaintance at Misselthwaite, introducing her to Dickon and the moor.

Colin Craven

Martha cheerfully serves Colin and helps bridge his isolation with stories of her family and the moor.

Dickon Sowerby

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

Mrs. Sowerby

Martha is the devoted daughter of Mrs. Sowerby, who raises her large family with love and practicality.

Mrs. Medlock

Martha works as a maid under Mrs. Medlock's supervision, with a respectful but slightly wary dynamic.

Mary Lennox

Martha is Mary's first kind acquaintance at Misselthwaite, introducing her to Dickon and the moor.

Colin Craven

Martha cheerfully serves Colin and helps bridge his isolation with stories of her family and the moor.

Mrs. Sowerby

Martha is the devoted daughter of Mrs. Sowerby, who raises her large family with love and practicality.

Mrs. Medlock

Martha works as a maid under Mrs. Medlock's supervision, with a respectful but slightly wary dynamic.

Dickon Sowerby

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

Mary Lennox

Martha is Mary's first kind acquaintance at Misselthwaite, introducing her to Dickon and the moor.

Colin Craven

Martha cheerfully serves Colin and helps bridge his isolation with stories of her family and the moor.

Martha

Martha is the cheerful, outspoken Yorkshire housemaid who waits on Mary. She talks freely about her family, the moor, and her brother Dickon, and encourages Mary to become more independent.

The Cry in the Corridor

Shares the story of Mrs. Craven's death and the locked garden, and tries to explain away the crying Mary hears.

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

Tells Mary about her family and Dickon, and suggests Mary read books from the library.

VII: The Key of the Garden

Martha describes the springtime moor, talks about her mother, and leaves for her day off, walking five miles across the moor to her cottage.

The Robin Who Showed the Way

Returns from her day off, shares stories of her family, and gives Mary a skipping rope from her mother.

IX: The Strangest House Anyone Ever Lived In

Helps Mary by suggesting she write to Dickon for garden tools and seeds, and shares her mother's wisdom about children and gardening.

The Nest of the Missel Thrush

Mentioned as having told Dickon about the secret garden and as one of the five people Mary likes.

XII: “Might I Have a Bit of Earth?”

Martha talks with Mary about Dickon, advises her to ask Ben Weatherstaff about a garden spot, and informs her that Mr. Craven has returned and wants to see her.

I Am Colin

Martha appears briefly when Mary shows her Dickon's drawing of a missel thrush, and she proudly identifies it.

A Young Rajah

Martha is frightened that Mary's discovery of Colin will get her in trouble, but Colin reassures her of his protection.

Nest Building

Martha comments on Mary's improved appearance and health.

XVI: “I Won’t!” Said Mary

Martha is anxious about Colin's reaction to Mary's absence and later shows curiosity about the gift box from Mr. Craven.

XVII: A Tantrum

Mentioned as slipping away with Mrs. Medlock after Colin's tantrum subsides.

Tha' Munnot Waste No Time

Brings Mary breakfast and relays Colin's request for Mary to visit him.