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A Little Princess
When a young girl in a London boarding school is impoverished by her father's death and made to work as a servant, she struggles to remain a "little princess" on the inside, no matter what her position.
- GenresClassics
185 pages, Hardcover
Published January 1, 1998
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June 9, 2013
The story was great and I loved Sarah. This is a nice adaption for a child who may not have the attention span for the classic novel or may have some trouble reading still. I read it to my children and we had some nice discussions about the story and how it can relate to our lives.
I would recommend for 6 - 12 years old, depending on the reading level and preferences.
I would recommend for 6 - 12 years old, depending on the reading level and preferences.
January 20, 2009
The book I read was written by Frances Hodgson Burnett.
However the only other link with a picture of the book I read was part of this book set that I didn't read. Therefore, I just clicked this one.
I thought this book had a good theme incorporated throughout. Although she was rich, living in luxury- like a princess, she never acted like a spoil child. After her father passed away on a business trip, she was left penniless. The vast amount of cash promised to the boarding school that was sheltering her suddenly vanished into thin air. Therefore the school owner turned her into a maid that slaved long hours of cleaning. Nevertheless, her spirit remained intact and she still told the most amazing stories to the girls that lived there. In the end, the book wove out a happy ending and I adore happy endings. It was also a sweet night time story.
However the only other link with a picture of the book I read was part of this book set that I didn't read. Therefore, I just clicked this one.
I thought this book had a good theme incorporated throughout. Although she was rich, living in luxury- like a princess, she never acted like a spoil child. After her father passed away on a business trip, she was left penniless. The vast amount of cash promised to the boarding school that was sheltering her suddenly vanished into thin air. Therefore the school owner turned her into a maid that slaved long hours of cleaning. Nevertheless, her spirit remained intact and she still told the most amazing stories to the girls that lived there. In the end, the book wove out a happy ending and I adore happy endings. It was also a sweet night time story.
August 20, 2008
Ellie and I read the illustrated version of this classic at bedtime, just one chapter a night. It has a great message, and we loved reading it together. She never stops being a Princess even when she's being mistreated, she's hungry and sleeps in an attic with the rats. It's a classic in every way.
January 11, 2009
Oh how I love this little book! I must have read it one hundred times as a young girl. I think I always wished I would wake up to the luxury that her anonymous admirerer provided (I didn't live so high on the hog myself!). Amust read for every girl!
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May 23, 2009
I already really like the classics, but one i just adored!
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