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A Little Princess

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A Little Princess

By: Frances Hodgson Burnett
Narrated by: Johanna Ward
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Sara Crewe is the brightest, richest, and most generous girl in Miss Minchin’s school for girls, and her father gives her everything she might desire. But when her beloved father dies, Sara’s friends and prized possessions are suddenly taken away, and she is banished to the attic and forced to work as a common drudge. Fed only crumbs, she still saves enough to feed her pet rat, and she tells wonderful stories to comfort Becky, the kitchen maid. Using her special ability to play make-believe, she transforms her hardships into an unforgettable adventure. And soon, even her wildest wishes begin to come true, as her real identity is revealed once and for all.

This touching classic has been a favorite with generations of children and adults who have delighted in Sara’s happiness, wept over her sorrows, and perhaps shared her need: to be recognized as someone unique and special.

Frances Hodgson Burnett (1849 -1924) was an English-born author of romances and books for children. After moving to America in 1865, she established a popular reputation with the publication of That Lass o’ Lowrie’s in 1877. She is best known for such novels as Little Lord Fauntleroy, The Little Princess, and The Secret Garden.

Public Domain (P)1993 Blackstone Audio, Inc.
Classics Literature & Fiction Heartfelt Feel-Good
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“A beautiful tale of courage against adversity.” (Guardian, London)

“Johanna Ward...gives a smooth, thoughtful reading and interprets the characters with ease. This is a delightful audio production of Burnett’s classic.” (AudioFile)

“What little girl would not be delighted to discover that a beloved adult believes she shares Sara Crewe’s wonderful imagination, wit, and courage when she receives... A Little Princess?” (Booklinks)

Heartwarming Tale • Inspiring Resilience • Excellent Narration • Timeless Classic • Engaging Storytelling
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This book is a classic, and Johanna Ward does a great job of bringing it to life.

Great narration of a great story

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Great riches to rags to riches story. My 7 year old daughter and I both loved it.

Great family story

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Who doesn’t love FHB’s books — the performance of Johanna Ward for this one is fresh and “just right” for the story.

Lovely version

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Joanna Ward was born to read this story. Sheer perfection. I’ve listened to this many times, and it never grows old.

Wonderful

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A sweet story that reminds us to stay hopeful and believe in the magic kindness can offer the world.

Wonderful story and well read

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Always loved this book, wonderful reading of it! Highly recommend! Also, I truly appreciate the themes of kindness and generosity no matter what status or appearance a person has.

Raise your daughters on this book

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Our daughter loved that this audio matched her book. When she struggled with a word, it was able to help her.
The narrator had glorious inflections and a soothing voice. It’s a must listen, classic.

Delightful inflections

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It’s a great story I really liked it over. I was just really good definitely recommend.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

It’s cool

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I know I read it as a child, but I didn’t remember it at all. It’s exactly what a child’s story should be, but also, for this adult, it worked, and I loved it. And l know how soothing and hopeful it must have been for me as an unhappy little girl.

Happy Grownup

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I bought this book for my 8 year old daughter who is all in princess’s phantasies, to learn some more English. For this purpose the Little Princess is excellent, because it’s language is reach, but kind of easy to follow, since the story is interesting, the characters well developed, scenes so richly but not excessively described and chapters not to long.
Her writing reminded me of Charles Dickens stories which I devoured so eagerly when I was a little older than my daughter is now... But on the other hand I don’t like this double moral standards and a hidden message than happiness is only permanent in lordly possessions....
All in all I believe it is a nice book for an 8 yer old princess ;)

Between spiritual and bourgeois dream

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