A Little Princess
by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Sara Crewe, a wealthy young girl at a London boarding school, faces a dramatic change in fortune when her father dies and she loses her wealth, becoming a servant at the same school. The story follows Sara's resilience and kindness as she maintains her dignity and imagination despite harsh treatment from the cruel headmistress Miss Minchin. Through her friendship with other outcasts and her belief in the power of storytelling and generosity, Sara ultimately finds her way back to comfort and family. The novel explores themes of class differences, the importance of inner character over material wealth, and the power of imagination and kindness to overcome adversity.
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