"A Little Princess" follows the story of Sara Crewe, a kind and imaginative young girl sent to a boarding school in London while her father works in India. Initially treated like a princess, Sara's life changes dramatically when she learns of her father's death and loses her wealth. Despite her new status as a servant, Sara maintains her dignity and compassion, inspiring those around her with her unwavering spirit. With the help of her imagination and friendship, she navigates hardships, ultimately discovering that kindness, resilience, and hope can shine even in the darkest times. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book has been graded for interest at 9-12 years.
There are 62 pages in this book. This book was published in 2005 by Usborne Books .
Sian Hardy was a children's book editor for many years before becoming Editor for the highly regarded book club, Books for Children. She has an MA in Children's Literature. Kate Aldous mainly illustrates children's books, working in black & white and watercolours. She has worked for many different publishers, including Kingfisher, Hodder & Stoughton, Oxford University Press, BBC Publications, Methuen and Walker Books. 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.
