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A Little Princess: Being the whole story of Sara Crewe now told for the first time: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition

A Little Princess: Being the whole story of Sara Crewe now told for the first time: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.

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A Little Princess: Being the whole story of Sara Crewe now told for the first time is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Burnett, Frances Hodgson (1849–1924).

Catalogue synopsis

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"A Little Princess: Being the whole story of Sara Crewe now told for the first time" by Frances Hodgson Burnett is a children's novel published in 1905. When wealthy young Sara Crewe's fortune vanishes and her father dies, the cruel headmistress Miss Minchin transforms her from pampered student into an overworked servant. Starving and living in a cold attic, Sara clings to her imagination and kindness, believing true nobility comes from character, not money. A mysterious benefactor begins secretly improving her dire circumstances, leading to unexpected discoveries.

Book and edition facts

  • Title: A Little Princess: Being the whole story of Sara Crewe now told for the first time
  • Author credits: Burnett, Frances Hodgson (1849–1924)
  • Catalogue language: English

Catalogue subjects

  • Boarding schools -- Juvenile fiction
  • Girls -- Juvenile fiction
  • London (England) -- Juvenile fiction
  • Orphans -- Juvenile fiction
  • Schools -- Juvenile fiction

Gutenberg collections

  • Category: British Literature
  • Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
  • Category: Novels

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