A Little Princess (Royal Collector's Edition) (Case Laminate Hardcover with Jacket)

A Little Princess tells the story of Sara Crewe, a kind and imaginative girl raised in India by her doting father. Enrolled in a London boarding school, she is thrust from luxury to poverty when her father dies penniless. Despite her hardships, Sara's grace and generosity endure, earning her the title of a 'princess' among her peers. Her fortunes take a mysterious turn when a neighbor, Mr. Carrisford, who was her father's business partner, seeks to rectify past wrongs.

A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett, expands upon her serialized story "Sara Crewe." It became a children's classic for its fairy tale qualities, vivid characters, and dramatic plot. Celebrated by the National Education Association as a top book for children, Burnett's novel has influenced the genre with its themes of resilience and kindness. The story, embodying the hardships and eventual triumph of young Sara Crewe, remains a poignant example of storytelling that combines reality with the enchantment of fairy tales.

This case laminate collector's edition includes a Victorian inspired dust-jacket.

Frances Eliza Hodgson Burnett, born on November 24, 1849, in Manchester, England, transitioned from early adversity following her father's death to become a cherished British-American novelist and playwright. Her literary journey began in Tennessee, where her family relocated, and through her writing, she supported them from a young age. Burnett's marriage to Swan Burnett took her across the Atlantic, enriching her experiences and narratives, leading to classics like Little Lord Fauntleroy and A Little Princess.Burnett's life was a blend of personal challenges and literary triumphs, with the loss of her son Lionel deeply impacting her. The later years of her life saw her navigating through two marriages, eventually settling in New York, where she penned The Secret Garden, a masterpiece reflecting her healing journey. Her legacy, encapsulated by a memorial in Central Park, continues to inspire through her exploration of loss, resilience, and the redemptive power of nature and imagination.

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