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A Little Princess: The Story of Sara Crewe (Puffin Classics)

A Little Princess: The Story of Sara Crewe (Puffin Classics)

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Rating: 5 stars
Summary: A Little Princess
Review: I'm not sure why I've always liked this book so much- usually I can't stand books like this. This is a sweet, sad, and happy tale. I know Sara is a very fake character, but what I like about it is that she and everyone else realizes that she's too good to be true. It would be different if the author didn't even realize that she made Sara unrealistic.

I think it's unfair to categorize this book ages 5-7. I didn't appreciate this book until I was about 9 or 10. I know a 5 year old won't be as touched by this story as much as an older child would be. My favorite part of A Little Princess is when Sara is in the attic and just cries. It shows that even she is a little human. I highly recommend this book to all ages.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: A CHARMING LITTLE STORY. AN ALL-TIME GREAT.
Review: What little girl doesn't wish to become a princess? In this adorable story, Sara lives through a Cinderella-like existance. First loved, then despised and abused by her caretakers, and then,...I better now tell any more, but you should read it. It is a timeless classic.

You will want to read it over and over again. It teaches the importance of treating all people kindly, and other virtues.

--George Stancliffe

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: 6 stars
Review: A really touching story about Sara. COuldn't stop crying at the end. Really woth watching. Sara's voice is so soft and sweet, a real princess indeed.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: A treat for the eye and the heart
Review: Very few recent children's movies portray young characters who are capable of kindness, empathy, intelligence and who possess, as well, an adventurous, imaginative spirit. A child watching this movie sees Sara practicing all these attributes and is treated to lush and artful cinematography that, during a few of the scenes, nearly takes your breath away. It reminded me of some of the Latin American literature classified as "magical realism". I am grateful that Alfonso Cuaron has directed a family movie that I, the parent, will enjoy watching again and again. I think that the children watching this film will also benefit on many different levels. The film may be different from the written version but it illustrates an important topic with its treatment of the classic story; how it is possible for people/children to face adversity.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Excellent story for children.
Review: This book is a children's classic, containing all the elements of a fairy tale. There's a villain, a good person, a magician, a princess in disguise, and a "happily ever after" ending. Except, unlike a fairy tale, it could have happened.

Sara Crewe's officer father sent her to an English boarding school when she was seven. Because she was rich, the ambitious headmistress of the school, Miss Minchin, spoiled her. Then Sara's father lost all his money and died, leaving Sara a pauper in Miss Minchin's care. Miss Minchin put her to work at what was essentially slave labor, scrubbing floors and shoveling coal from dawn to dusk at no pay and very little in the way of food and other necessities of life. Sara was about to despair, when mysterious things started showing up in her room. Hot meals laid out for her in the morning and evening. Then a rug for the bare floor. Then a warm nightgown to wear, and a new blanket for the bed. She didn't know what was happening, and assumed it was magic.

It was a fine book, very good for children I think. My only problem is that Sara, like most of Frances Hodgson Burnett's characters, seemed too good to be true. She was never angry at Miss Minchin for treating her cruelly. When she found fourpence in the street, she bought food and gave almost all of it to a beggar girl even though she herself was starving. And so on. But other than that it was great.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: This one's a keeper
Review: A beautifully crafted flick. Pure joy. One to watch again and again.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: a great classic book for young teenage, adults and children!
Review: I borrowed this book from the library and i have to admit that its one of the best book i've ever read! u see, these days books that is suitable for all ages are hard to find. But this book tells a story about a sophisticated young girl who suddenly turn out to be poor and treated badly, because of his father's death which left sara no money). the stry goes on about how she survived through her life and still acts cool through problems. I love this book! Anyway, im quite sure that its hard to find a young girl like sara crew in here any more. I suggest you should try reading this book, and somehow you're gonne be amaze with her calmness!

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: A Little Princess
Review: This book is about a young girl named Sarah. Her father
is very rich. One day her father has to leave, so he brings Sara to a place where they will watch her until he returns. Her life was the best until her father dies and she has no money. Read the book to see who saves her. I gave this book four stars.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: The Little Princess
Review: I would recommend this book to any child the age of nine because it is adventurous and thrilling. The Little Princess was one of the best books I have ever read because it is captivating and holds your attention. This fantasy novel is the perfect book for you if you like adventures.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: A Little Princess
Review: A Little Princess had a lot of detail and excitement. The details made me imagine all of the wonderful places and characters in my head. I couldn't put the book down for a minute. There was always something new happening and I wanted to know what would happen next. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves princesses and a book that pulls you in right from the beginning. A Little Princess is one of my favorite books and I hope it will turn out to be your favorite book too, when you read it.


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