A Little Princess tells the story of Sara Crewe, a kind and imaginative girl raised in India by her doting father. Enrolled in a London boarding school, she is thrust from luxury to poverty when her father dies penniless. Despite her hardships, Sara's grace and generosity endure, earning her the title of a 'princess' among her peers. Her fortunes take a mysterious turn when a neighbor, Mr. Carrisford, who was her father's business partner, seeks to rectify past wrongs.
A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett, expands upon her serialized story "Sara Crewe." It became a children's classic for its fairy tale qualities, vivid characters, and dramatic plot. Celebrated by the National Education Association as a top book for children, Burnett's novel has influenced the genre with its themes of resilience and kindness. The story, embodying the hardships and eventual triumph of young Sara Crewe, remains a poignant example of storytelling that combines reality with the enchantment of fairy tales.
This case laminate collector's edition includes a Victorian inspired dust-jacket.