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Classics · WarmA rich girl falls to servitude at a boarding school
A Little Princess
See it on Amazon1905Easy readSteady pace
What it is about
Sara Crewe is a wealthy pupil at a London boarding school until her father’s death leaves her a penniless servant. She keeps her dignity through imagination. Burnett’s 1905 novel is a classic.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy classic novels that have stayed in print, with a warm mood and a steady pace. It is an easy read.
Themes: Imagination · Kindness · School
Screen adaptation
A Little Princess (1939) · A Little Princess (1995)
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About the author
Frances Hodgson Burnett2 books on Tori BooksSimilar books
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