"A Little Princess," originally written by Frances Hodgson Burnett and beautifully illustrated by Mary Engelbreit, tells the story of Sara Crewe, a young girl who is sent to a boarding school in London. When her father dies, leaving her destitute, she faces the cruelty of her headmistress, Miss Minchin, who treats her as a lower-status servant despite her previous privileged life. However, Sara's strong spirit and imagination shine through her hardships. With the help of newfound friends and her unyielding belief in kindness and hope, she learns that true wealth comes from within. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is part of a book series called Mary Engelbreit's Classics Library .
This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.
There are 304 pages in this book. This book was published in 2007 by HarperCollins Publishers Inc .
Mary Engelbreit grew up studying the illustrations in the vintage storybooks of her mother's own childhood, and she developed a unique style that harkens back to those simpler times. Mary's distinctive images have made her a celebrity to millions, who eagerly snap up gift items, calendars, books, fabrics, and more. Mary's dearest wish has always been to illustrate for children. Her New York Times bestselling The Night Before Christmas is already part of the holiday tradition for families across the country. Frances Hodgson Burnett was an English-American playwright and author. She is best known for her children's stories, in particular Little Lord Fauntleroy, A Little Princess, and The Secret Garden.
This book contains the following story:
A Little Princess
Hodgson Burnett's tale of a wealthy little girl sent to boarding school in London who falls out of favour when Daddy's wealth disappears is a lesson in coping with changing fortunes. Sara Crewe is sent to a girl's boarding school whilst her her wealthy father, Captain Ralph Crewe, goes off to fight in the Boer War. Sara is initially treated like a princess at the school due to her wealth and status. She is well-loved by her classmates and Miss Minchin, the headmistress, who showers her with attention and luxurious accommodations. Pretty and rich Sara is the favourite of all, but still manages to be kind and thoughtful. When news comes that her father is dead and the money gone, Miss Minchen, the boarding mistress, does not feel she can throw Sara out so she makes her a housemaid, shifting her to the attic with the existing maid. Sara's imagination keeps both her fellow maid and herself sane. In the rooftops they befriend the Indian servant of the man who lives next door. It is through this friendship that Sara is discovered by the friend of her father and rescued from the clutches of the evil boarding mistress. And the servant girl is saved too (although Burnett still keeps her in her place as Sara's servant...).
This book features the following character:
Sara Crewe
This book features the character Sara Crewe.
