Even as a young child Sara had a wonderful ability to make up grand stories to amuse herself and those around her. It is her stories and the three girls with whom she shares a friendship that enable her to make it through each miserable day.
Just when the reader thinks that things can't begin to get any worse for little Sara, they don't. Things begin to change through an unlikely friendship with the new neighbours. The story has a quite surprising and very happy ending that will have Burnett's readers beaming. A Little Princess is a beautiful book that reveals that kindness and generosity are strengths of character and are very precious. It shows us the little Sara Crewe was truly a princess in every way that counted.
If you haven't read A Little Princess before, I highly recommend it to read to yourself or as a read aloud to your children!
Enjoy!
This is one of my absolute favorite books! The writing is delightful. I am so glad you were able to enjoy it. Also quite good is The Secret Garden by the same author.
ReplyDeleteOne of my favorites, too! Have you read the sequel to A Little Princess? It's called "Wishing for tomorrow". It's good. Not as good as the original, of course, but good just the same.
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of that book but your good reviews have me wanting to check it out. Thanks!!
ReplyDeleteI haven't read it, but it has been made into a movie at least twice (in the 80s and 90s). I think the older one is better.
ReplyDeleteLove The Secret Garden, in spite of its predictability, but it's hard to read these books to boys... ;D
Julie
That sounds like a good one for my little girls and I!
ReplyDeleteI wonder if that movie with Shirley Temple is based on this book, same title.
Probably :O)
I read this book too! There is also a very good movie about it. (starring Shirley Temple as Sara) I love it! :)
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