A Little Princess

A Little Princess

Summary

A tale of the significance of friendship, the power of imagination and the importance of perseverance.

When wealthy Sara Crewe arrives at Miss Minchin's boarding school in London, she is determined to settle in and make friends.

Charismatic and popular, with a big heart and a love of storytelling, she seems to be succeeding.

That is, until tragedy strikes.

Sara must fight harder than she thought possible to remain both strong and kind in the most difficult of circumstances.

A charming classic children's story that's perfect for all ages.

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Includes a beautiful introduction from Adeline Yen Mah, bestselling author of Chinese Cinderella and an author profile, a behind the scenes journey and many more fun activities.

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Is Sara Crewe your #GirlHero? Check out the other stories in our #GirlHero collection and discover your new hero.

A Wrinkle in Time
Pollyanna
Pride and Prejudice
Annie
Ballet Shoes
Chinese Cinderella
The Borrowers
The Ordinary Princess
Anne of the Green Gables
Little Women
The Secret Garden

About the author

Frances Hodgson Burnett

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