A Little Princess: With original illustrations

A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett, first published in 1905, is a classic children’s novel that explores themes of resilience, kindness, and the power of imagination. Plot Summary The story revolves around Sara Crewe, a young girl who is sent to Miss Minchin’s Select Seminary for Young Ladies in London while her father, Captain Crewe, attends to his business in India. Sara is initially treated with great respect and given special privileges due to her father’s wealth. However, tragedy strikes when Sara’s father dies, leaving her penniless. Miss Minchin, the greedy and spiteful headmistress, demotes Sara from a favored student to a servant, forcing her to live in a cold attic and perform menial tasks. Despite her drastic change in circumstances, Sara maintains her dignity, kindness, and hopeful spirit. Sara befriends Becky, a scullery maid, and other mistreated individuals at the school, using her vivid imagination to make their lives a little brighter. Her fortunes change once again when Mr. Carrisford, a friend of her late father, discovers her plight and takes her in, restoring her wealth and position. —- ISBN: 9798328362313