A Little Princess

by: Frances Hodgson Burnett

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When young Sara Crewe and her father Ralph Crewe (Mother had passed away) arrive in London, from India at Miss Minchin's Select Seminary for Young Girls (Boarding School), all the luxuries in life (that were available in the 20th Century) were given to her as a pupil. The most extravagant wardrobe (for both her and her ultimate dream doll, Emily) She even had her own maid to sit and wait on her. Even so, she remains kind hearted through all the misfortune she faces. She was the most learned pupil in the Seminary and most famed. But on the day that should be joyous, her 11th birthday, she receives the most terrible news, she learns that her father dies of jungle fever and also that she is penniless. In a split second, she goes from being the most famed and richest to poor, orphaned and penniless and forced to work as a servant at the school in exchange for her keep. A sad example of Riches to Rags.

What I felt while reading this book:

This is a quite long book, being 340 pages, it was very interesting and captivating. Which is rare for an older and longer book (published originally in 1905) Because it was so fascinating, I finished it in 2 and a half days. Through Ermengarde's and Lottie's secret visits to Sara in the old and dark attic, it was very entertaining. I bought this book at this store which had a lot of other really good books. I really suggest that you read this when possible.