A Little Princess
Frances Hodgson Burnett’s A Little Princess is another enjoyable story for people of all ages, especially the child at heart. Sarah Crewe leaves her home in India to start her formal education in London, England at an all-girls seminary school. When tragedy strikes, she goes from her well-off life to working to keep a roof over her head. Through all the ups and downs in her young life, Sarah remains kind throughout, staying a true princess at heart.
Sarah is truly a lovely girl, showing kindness to everyone in the school, even those who are mean-spirited to her. Whether they’re a servant, a spoiled child, a student with no friends, or a rat living in the walls, Sarah has a loving heart that makes room for all of them. She’s almost too perfect, though. Rarely does she lose her temper or react negatively to the cruel schoolmaster who forces her to become a servant after her father dies, leaving her a penniless orphan. However, as a reader you still want the best for Sarah. You can’t help rooting for her.
When Sarah had to become a servant, she did her best to make the most out of her new situation, but she really was suffering in the cold attic room. I loved reading how her neighbour (who eventually became her guardian) transformed her room into a cozy apartment, almost like a princess’ chamber. It was an especially magical moment for her to find out someone, a complete stranger no less, cared about her.
A Little Princess is an imaginative tale about a resourceful young girl who changes the lives of everyone she meets. It’s a delightful story that’s sure to stay in a reader’s heart for years to come.
A Little Princess Rating: ★★★★
Sarah is truly a lovely girl, showing kindness to everyone in the school, even those who are mean-spirited to her. Whether they’re a servant, a spoiled child, a student with no friends, or a rat living in the walls, Sarah has a loving heart that makes room for all of them. She’s almost too perfect, though. Rarely does she lose her temper or react negatively to the cruel schoolmaster who forces her to become a servant after her father dies, leaving her a penniless orphan. However, as a reader you still want the best for Sarah. You can’t help rooting for her.
When Sarah had to become a servant, she did her best to make the most out of her new situation, but she really was suffering in the cold attic room. I loved reading how her neighbour (who eventually became her guardian) transformed her room into a cozy apartment, almost like a princess’ chamber. It was an especially magical moment for her to find out someone, a complete stranger no less, cared about her.
A Little Princess is an imaginative tale about a resourceful young girl who changes the lives of everyone she meets. It’s a delightful story that’s sure to stay in a reader’s heart for years to come.
A Little Princess Rating: ★★★★