A Little Princess (Hardcover-2024)

“I am a princess. All girls are. Even if they live in tiny old attics.” A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett follows the heart warming story of Sara Crewe, a young girl with a vivid imagination, who attends Miss Minchin’s school in London. Her luxurious life as father’s little princess is suddenly overturned after his unfortunate death, which leaves her penniless. Orphaned and at the mercy of the headmistress, she is forced to tirelessly work as the school’s unpaid servant all day. Even in the face of such adversities, Sara remains kind and resilient, her imagination and friendships serving as a source of strength and comfort. First published in 1905, the book has touched the hearts of readers of all the ages and has been adapted into various films, musicals, plays and television series.

About the AuthorFrances Hodgson Burnett (1849-1924) was born in Manchester, England. Following her father's demise in 1953, her mother struggled to sustain his business. Around 1865, when Frances was approximately sixteen years old, her family relocated to the United States, settling in rural Tennessee under the care of her mother's brother. Seeking solace in her vivid imagination, she began writing at nineteen. Her breakthrough came with Godey's Lady's Book in 1868, leading to regular publications in prestigious magazines. Her first story was published in Godey's Lady's Book in 1868. Soon after, she was being published regularly in Godey's Lady's Book, Scribner's Monthly, Peterson's Magazine and Harper's Bazaar. That Lass o' Lowrie's, her first full-length novel, was published in 1877. A memorial sculpture in Central Park's Conservatory Garden honours her, depicting characters from her famous work, The Secret Garden. Burnett's ability to weave tales of resilience, hope, and imagination has made her a cherished author, captivating readers across generations.