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A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett is a heartwarming children's novel featuring Sara Crewe, a young girl with a vivid imagination and unfaltering kindness. When her life changes drastically, instead of despairing, she maintains her dignity and warmth, leading to unexpected opportunities and friendships. The story beautifully explores themes of resilience, compassion, and the transformative power of imagination.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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If you enjoy heartwarming tales of resilience and kindness, this classic story will captivate you. Set in a Victorian-era boarding school, it follows a young girl's journey through adversity, highlighting friendship, imagination, and the enduring spirit of hope. Perfect for readers who appreciate stories of perseverance and the transformative power of inner strength.

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A Little Princess

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Frances Hodgson Burnett’s classic Cinderella story of a young girl who maintains kindness above all as she goes from riches to rags and back again now has an eye-catching new cover.

A Little Princess tells the story of Sara Crewe, the privileged daughter of a wealthy merchant, who is treated like the princess of Miss Minchin’s boarding school. Sara is expected to become even wealthier as her father has invested in newly discovered diamond mines. Although often presented as the star pupil by the materialistic headmistress, Sara nevertheless finds ways to show kindness and generosity to all around her.

But when Sara’s fortunes are suddenly reversed, she is left completely alone and penniless. As she becomes a scullery maid at the school and is scorned by the people who once doted on her, Sara’s fierce determination to stay a princess despite her circumstances, by maintaining her dignity and kindness, has intrigued and delighted readers for over a hundred years.

Series: The Frances Hodgson Burnett Essential Collection

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A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett is praised for its enchanting storytelling and strong moral themes. Readers appreciate the book's portrayal of resilience and kindness, with the character of Sara Crewe being particularly admired for her grace under adversity. The setting and characters are vividly described, making it a beloved classic among children's literature.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781665916875

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 August 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Aladdin

Edition: Reissue

Illustration: f-c matte uv cvr w- foil stamping & emboss

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 194.0mm

Weight: 249g

Pages: 368

About the Author

Frances Hodgson Burnett (1849–1924) was born in Manchester, England, but moved to America as a teenager. A gifted writer from childhood, Burnett took to writing as a means of supporting her family, creating stories for Lady’s BookHarper’s Bazaar, and other magazines. Though she began writing novels for adults, she gained lasting success writing for children. She is best known for Little Lord Fauntleroy (1855–1856), A Little Princess (1905), and The Secret Garden (1911).

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