When Sara Crewe's father is made bankrupt, she is reduced to poverty. At Miss Minchin's school, where she had been a privileged student, she is now forced to work as a servant. But Sara has a loving heart, and she knows that with the right spirit she can remain a princess inside.
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Born in England in 1849, Frances Hodgson Burnett was a playwrite and author, best known for the enduring children's classics, The Secret Garden, A Little Princess, and Little Lord Fauntleroy. She died in 1924 in America, where she spent the latter part of her life.
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
By Agb2001
Format:Paperback
This has to be my favourite book in the world. I just love it. I've read it at least six times in the past few months, and yet I never grow bored.
It's a lovely story. A young, rich, kind and intelligent girl, called Sara, is sent away to a boarding school. She has a vivid imagination and is always making up stories.
When Sara's father dies, she is left with no relations in the world, and ends up in poverty - she has to work at the school for no pay and little food.
However, she is determinded that no matter how hunger, cold or tired she is, she won't give in.
With the help of her firends and her "pretending" stories, she overcomes the hardships and proves that anyone can be a princess inside.
It's a lovely story. A young, rich, kind and intelligent girl, called Sara, is sent away to a boarding school. She has a vivid imagination and is always making up stories.
When Sara's father dies, she is left with no relations in the world, and ends up in poverty - she has to work at the school for no pay and little food.
However, she is determinded that no matter how hunger, cold or tired she is, she won't give in.
With the help of her firends and her "pretending" stories, she overcomes the hardships and proves that anyone can be a princess inside.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By mrs p
Format:Paperback
It's so wonderful to see a new edition of this timeless book. An avid reader when small, I devoured this book time and time again so my copy definitely needs replacing. I really hope that this new look will mean that millions more little girls will grow up with Sara Crewe like I did!
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This must surely be one of the sweetest, loveliest books a girl could read in childhood. It's been a long time but reading it again all these years down the line (aged 21), it still holds such charm, wonder and profound messages about class, poverty and happiness that I know it'll be returning to my shelf to read again and pass on to my own children.
It tells the story of Sara Crewe, a rich little girl brought up in India by her beloved father, who moves to England to go to boarding school at the gloomy seminary belonging to the formidable Miss Minchin. She is the star pupil, dressed in finery and always happy to share her good fortune and vivid imagination with her classmates. But when a tragic twist of fate strips her of everything, Sara ends up a poor orphan working as a drudge in the seminary where once she was idolised by her fellow pupils. Miss Minchin uses this as a fine opportunity to take a sort of revenge on this strange little girl, who she has never understood but has always indulged thanks to her wealth. But no matter how hard her life becomes, she remains generous and polite to those around her, rich and poor alike, pretending that she is a princess in order to keep her morals and spirits strong. Finally, just as even her fiery spirit is at breaking point, an English gentleman who has been living in India moves into the house next door and magical things start to happen as their interest in each other grows. Of course everything will come right in the end, but I won't give away any more because it deserves to be read and enjoyed...
This is a beautiful, moving, and inspiring novel, whether you're 6 or 60!... Read more ›
It tells the story of Sara Crewe, a rich little girl brought up in India by her beloved father, who moves to England to go to boarding school at the gloomy seminary belonging to the formidable Miss Minchin. She is the star pupil, dressed in finery and always happy to share her good fortune and vivid imagination with her classmates. But when a tragic twist of fate strips her of everything, Sara ends up a poor orphan working as a drudge in the seminary where once she was idolised by her fellow pupils. Miss Minchin uses this as a fine opportunity to take a sort of revenge on this strange little girl, who she has never understood but has always indulged thanks to her wealth. But no matter how hard her life becomes, she remains generous and polite to those around her, rich and poor alike, pretending that she is a princess in order to keep her morals and spirits strong. Finally, just as even her fiery spirit is at breaking point, an English gentleman who has been living in India moves into the house next door and magical things start to happen as their interest in each other grows. Of course everything will come right in the end, but I won't give away any more because it deserves to be read and enjoyed...
This is a beautiful, moving, and inspiring novel, whether you're 6 or 60!... Read more ›
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Jan T
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I can't believe that there are not more reviews for this terrific book. It's by the same author who wrote the more famous The Secret Garden (Wordsworth's Children's Classics) but this is a much more digestible story, and a little shorter I think. Still, you have to accept some slightly flowery language. I am reading it to my 10-year old, she says she feels like she is inside the story, it feels like it is happening to her. I think that shows what a high quality piece of writing it is. When tragic or emotional moments happen to our heroine, a lump comes to our throats. Very effective. Oh, it's not too awfully sad and there is a happy ending. The character development is top notch, you really get to know everyone swiftly, and in this respect it is certainly better than The Secret Garden. Highly recommended.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By Hellani
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I will not review the content of this book as there are so many reviews over the internet that one can easily find them. For all Sara Crewe's story lovers I will say something about this particular edition instead.
It is the original version, no abridgement hence it is just perfect.
This book has a bit odd cover but very nice lay out inside. Letters are just the right size, very good quality paper and it is a real pleasure to read. Highly recommended.
It is the original version, no abridgement hence it is just perfect.
This book has a bit odd cover but very nice lay out inside. Letters are just the right size, very good quality paper and it is a real pleasure to read. Highly recommended.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I ordered this as a birthday present for my grown up daughter who simply loved the story as a child. I wanted to get a special edition and spent a long time looking at all the alternatives before choosing this one. And I am so glad that i did choose this one! It is simply beautiful and my daughter was delighted with it.
Excellent service as well - it arrived ahead of time and was excellently packed. Thank you so much.
Excellent service as well - it arrived ahead of time and was excellently packed. Thank you so much.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By yamaniyyah
Format:Hardcover
I read the book before, when a friend lend me an old paprback copy. I liked it very much, therefore I wanted to buy a copy for myself, but was looking to buy it in hardcover.
When I saw this on Amazon, I liked the cover-picture, and since it was in hardcover as well, I bought it.
I must say, that I was a bit taken aback, when I received it, and saw not only how small the book was, but that the script was absolutely tiny. I have problems with my vision, and now need magnifying glasses, to read the tiny script of this too small for my liking book, although is is beautifully made, especially with the thin and gold-rimmed pages.
The story itself is of course timeless, and as I said above, that's the reason I wanted to buy it to begin with.
When I saw this on Amazon, I liked the cover-picture, and since it was in hardcover as well, I bought it.
I must say, that I was a bit taken aback, when I received it, and saw not only how small the book was, but that the script was absolutely tiny. I have problems with my vision, and now need magnifying glasses, to read the tiny script of this too small for my liking book, although is is beautifully made, especially with the thin and gold-rimmed pages.
The story itself is of course timeless, and as I said above, that's the reason I wanted to buy it to begin with.
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A little princess
Another good book from Frances Hodgson Burnett. I find her books very easy to read and recommend to others. Am collecting more.
Published 2 days ago by S J A
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A favourite
This was a favourite book of mine when younger. I would recommend this story to young and old. Beautifully written!
Published 2 months ago by Christine Hodges
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An old fashionned read
A familiar read, little rich girl. Papa loses money, becomes servant, because she is a nice child,Papa's partner finds her and she is rich again.
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Quite a good book
This book is quite a good book but in some bits it gets a bit boring!!! The actual story kine is a really nice one and quite a clever one as well! Read more
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A little princess, BEST BOOK EVER!!!!!!!
I love this book I don't have it on my kindel yet but I have it as a book and I love it!!! I would certainly recomend it to other people.
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A great book filled with sadness, excitement and lots of joy. I really enjoyed the book. Its a absolutely fantastic classic.
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A wonderful princess story
I really enjoyed reading this book and the reading out loud text really helped to understand the whole story. It is a great book and story
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AMAZING!!
Bout me bk 2 my children it wad every bit and more of wot I remember. Definitely a read 4 young princesses 2 get lost in
Published 3 months ago by Natalie Allen
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A classsic
This is a wonderful story for any age and I've enjoyed it over several decades having read it many times.
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A little princess
A very good read I would read it all over again and again
I think every one should give it a go
I think every one should give it a go
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