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A Little Princess

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. 1. Sara

  2. 2. A French Lesson

  3. 3. Ermengarde

  4. 4. Lottie

  5. 5. Becky

  6. 6. The Diamond Mines

  7. 7. The Diamond Mines Again

  8. 8. In the Attic

  9. 9. Melchisedec

  10. 10. The Indian Gentleman

  11. 11. Ram Dass

  12. 12. The Other Side of the Wall

  13. 13. One of the Populace

  14. 14. What Melchisedec Heard and Saw

  15. 15. The Magic

  16. 16. The Visitor

  17. 17. "It Is the Child!"

  18. 18. "I Tried Not to Be"

  19. 19. Anne