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A Little Princess

by Frances Hod Burnett

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ISBN13: 9780064401876
ISBN10: 0064401871
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Publisher Comments:

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.

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About the Author

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.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780064401876
Foreword:
Tudor, Tasha
Author:
McGinley, Phyllis
Author:
by Frances Hodgson Burnett and Tasha Tudor
Author:
Burnett, Frances Hodgson
Author:
Tudor, Tasha
Publisher:
HarperTrophy
Location:
New York, NY
Subject:
Fiction
Subject:
Girls & Women
Subject:
Children's fiction
Subject:
Classics
Subject:
Children's 9-12 - Literature - Classics / Contemporary
Subject:
Schools
Subject:
Girls
Subject:
Family - Orphans & Foster Homes
Subject:
London
Subject:
Orphans
Subject:
Boarding schools
Subject:
Schools -- Fiction.
Subject:
London (england)
Edition Description:
1st Book-and-Charm ed.
Series Volume:
v. xvii
Publication Date:
December 1987
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
from 4
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
324
Dimensions:
7.78x4.93x.77 in. .48 lbs.
Age Level:
09-12
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