
A Little Princess
Author
- Frances Hodgson Burnett
Publication
9/30/1905
Overview
A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett follows Sara Crewe, a young girl raised in comfort and imagination who is sent to a strict boarding school in London. Known for her kindness, storytelling, and quiet strength, Sara stands out among her peers, but her circumstances soon change in ways that test her resilience. Set against the contrast between privilege and hardship, the story explores how dignity, empathy, and inner belief can shape a person's experience regardless of external conditions. With a focus on character rather than plot twists, it offers a reflective look at identity, class, and the power of imagination to transform even the most difficult situations.
Content
1. Sara
2. A French Lesson
3. Ermengarde
4. Lottie
5. Becky
6. The Diamond Mines
7. The Diamond Mines Again
8. In the Attic
9. Melchisedec
10. The Indian Gentleman
11. Ram Dass
12. The Other Side of the Wall
13. One of the Populace
14. What Melchisedec Heard and Saw
15. The Magic
16. The Visitor
17. "It Is the Child!"
18. "I Tried Not to Be"
19. Anne