A Little Princess
Published on 6. March 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
320 pages
978-0-14-132112-7 (ISBN)
Description
A tale of the significance of friendship, the power of imagination and the importance of perseverance.
When wealthy Sara Crewe arrives at Miss Minchin's boarding school in London, she is determined to settle in and make friends.
Charismatic and popular, with a big heart and a love of storytelling, she seems to be succeeding.
That is, until tragedy strikes.
Sara must fight harder than she thought possible to remain both strong and kind in the most difficult of circumstances.
A charming classic children's story that's perfect for all ages.
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Includes a beautiful introduction from Adeline Yen Mah, bestselling author of Chinese Cinderella and an author profile, a behind the scenes journey and many more fun activities.
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Is Sara Crewe your #GirlHero? Check out the other stories in our #GirlHero collection and discover your new hero.
A Wrinkle in Time
Pollyanna
Pride and Prejudice
Annie
Ballet Shoes
Chinese Cinderella
The Borrowers
The Ordinary Princess
Anne of the Green Gables
Little Women
The Secret Garden
When wealthy Sara Crewe arrives at Miss Minchin's boarding school in London, she is determined to settle in and make friends.
Charismatic and popular, with a big heart and a love of storytelling, she seems to be succeeding.
That is, until tragedy strikes.
Sara must fight harder than she thought possible to remain both strong and kind in the most difficult of circumstances.
A charming classic children's story that's perfect for all ages.
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Includes a beautiful introduction from Adeline Yen Mah, bestselling author of Chinese Cinderella and an author profile, a behind the scenes journey and many more fun activities.
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Is Sara Crewe your #GirlHero? Check out the other stories in our #GirlHero collection and discover your new hero.
A Wrinkle in Time
Pollyanna
Pride and Prejudice
Annie
Ballet Shoes
Chinese Cinderella
The Borrowers
The Ordinary Princess
Anne of the Green Gables
Little Women
The Secret Garden
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Penguin Random House Children's UK
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 8 to 12 years
Dimensions
Height: 178 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
201 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-14-132112-7 (9780141321127)
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Frances Hodgson Burnett
A Little Princess
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Frances Hodgson Burnett (1849-1924) was born in Manchester. She had a very poor upbringing and used to escape from the horror of her surroundings by writing stories. In 1865 her family emigrated to the USA where she married and became the successful author of many children's books including Little Lord Fauntleroy andThe Secret Garden.