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Generations of children have treasured the story of Sara Crewe, the little girl who imagines shes a princess in order to survive hard times at Miss Minchins London boarding school. Now, this classic novel is available in two beautiful new collectors editions. With Tasha Tudors enchanting black-and-white illustrations, and lovely details like a satin ribbon marker and glorious full-color plates in the hardcover, these new editions of A Little Princess are must-haves for anyone who wants to rediscover the magic of this beloved story.
Synopsis:
This is the beloved story of Sara Crewe, who falls into hard times, is ill-treated at her own boarding school, and is finally rescued and transformed from rags to riches by a rich Indian gentleman.
Frances Hodgson Burnett (1849-1924) grew up in England, but she began writing what was to become The Secret Garden in 1909, when she was creating a garden for a new home in Long Island, New York. Burnett was already established as a novelist for adults when she turned to writing for children. Little Lord Fauntleroy, written for her two young boys; the play A Little Princess, which became the basis for the novel of the same name; and The Secret Garden are the works for which she is most warmly remembered.
"Synopsis"
by Libri,
This is the beloved story of Sara Crewe, who falls into hard times, is ill-treated at her own boarding school, and is finally rescued and transformed from rags to riches by a rich Indian gentleman.
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