A Little Princess (Illustrated): The 1905 Classic Edition with Original Illustrations

by Frances Burnett, Catherine Miles (introduction), E. Betts (illustrator)

From the author of The Secret Garden, Frances Hodgson Burnett, comes another beloved children’s classic – now in its original edition with authentic illustrations, a fun character quiz, and more!At seven years old, Sara Crewe has it all. A loving father, a substantial fortune, and everyone’s love and adoration. Intelligent, imaginative, and kind, Sara sees through flattery and remains unspoiled. So when her father, a widower stationed in India, decides to send her to an all-girls boarding school back in England, Sara is excited to set off on her little adventure. A new life awaits her at the prestigious Miss Minchin's Seminary for Young Ladies, where everyone treats her as a little princess and wants to be her friend.



The proud headmistress, Miss Minchin is all too glad to accept Captain Crewe’s generous contributions to ensure special privileges and extravagant indulgences like a private room with a personal maid and a separate sitting parlor just for Sara. But not everything that glitters is gold…

Though Miss Minchin openly flatters Sara due to her wealth, she secretly harbors jealousy and dislike towards her. And when Sara’s life turns upside down after the tragic loss of her father, she’s left penniless and desperate to discover Miss Minchin’s true nature. After spending her life showered in love and affection, gifts, and luxury, can Sara learn to survive in a place where everyone treats her like a servant?

Discover additional features in this special

12 original illustrations by the master of the golden age of American illustration, Ethel Franklin Betts.An exciting quiz about Sara and her friends to complete after reading.A brand new cover for your collection of classics.Easy-to-read formatting and fonts suitable for both children and adults.

Considered ‘one of the best classic novels for young boys and girls of all time’, A Little Princess is the perfect read for book lovers, fans of The Secret Garden, and timeless children’s classics!

186 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 15, 2023

Reviews

[Lys · Rating 3 out of 5]

Apparently this was one of my wife's favorite movies growing up but according to them, the father doesn't die in that version.
The story is very familiar, but I don't precisely remember reading or watching it before. I can't tell if it is a cultural consciousness thing, or, more likely, if I watched it as a kid, or had it read to me as a kid, but anyways, it wasn't exactly a surprise.
It's rather a mix of Cinderella and some sort of fairy story that shows that being the right kind of person will bring good luck back to you. Of course, it's a nice idea, and we're all very happy that she helped to feed some kids warm bread, but many classist ideas go completely unchecked. After all, isn't she special and darling because she /isn't/ like those of the 'beggar class'? Oof.

[Julia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sara inspires us to act as a princess (or a prince) in light of being kind to all of humanity, no matter what. To come to a place of loving others as ourselves and loving God is what Jesus calls us to do is acting with kindness, in part. This book was definitely an encouragement in doing that even when I feel like showing my anger in unkind ways. To be kind in any situation shows great character, and Jesus likes it when we're kind to others! The lesson of "A little kindness goes a long way" was the biggest takeaway from this book.
This book is also nostalgic to me because my Nana showed me the movie rendition when I was a young girl. She called me her practical princess, so in a way, I felt like a princess just like Sara.

[Leslie Byrd · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful!

A beautiful, captivating story! A beloved classic! I enjoyed every moment of this wonderful tale. Oh! That we could all be a bit more like Sara! I love the wonder, the romantic fantasies and vivid imaginations, the magic and splendor of it all. May we all resolve to live a to act and to think and to speak - with such great grace, kindness, compassion, empathy and wisdom as Ms. Sara Crewe.

[T.N. Traynor · Rating 5 out of 5]

Heartwarming story

I loved this story as a child and really enjoyed reading it again.
If I had been reproducing the book though I would have put updated illustrations in, I found them dull and rather depressing.
The story of Sara's fall into poverty and how she learns to adapt is moving and heartwarming, great story for all ages.

[Books With Betty · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very sweet classic that shows how essential kindness and imagination are to survival 💕 I really loved the story, but it was paced a little slow so it took me longer to read. the ending also felt a little abrupt, and I kept feeling sorry for Becky because she was never treated equal. However, it's still a very sweet story. this edition had lovely illustrations.

[Sidnee Sherman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful!

A fairytale if there ever was one. Full of whimsy, magic and moral life lessons. This book never fails to bring a tear to my eye and warm my heart. As a little girl it inspired me to be a princess too.

[Lillivine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Couldn’t put it down🙂🙂

[Lily Green · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 stars! I absolutely adored this story. I don’t usually read classics however this one has inspired me to read more of them. I will be thinking about this book for a long time.

[Gabriella Pooley · Rating 5 out of 5]

this was one of my favorites when i was a little girl and i had to read it for the nostalgia 😭

[Naveena · Rating 5 out of 5]

wonderful tale

Classic that was new to me. Read for the story time for grown ups podcast. Lovely tale emphasizing character and kindness.

[dani the flying man · Rating 5 out of 5]

My forever, eternally, singularly favourite, bury-me-with-it story .