When I was a little girl I wore out my VHS tape (yes I am that old) of Shirley Temple as A Little Princess. So when I had the chance to read the book as an adult I jumped on it. The book was different and more beautiful than the movie. I say beautiful because I felt the feelings and emotions of Sara. As you read you really experience the cruelty she received from Miss Minchin.

A Little Princess is a tradition that should be shared with generations of little girls around the world.

I received a complimentary copy from the publisher, Dover Publications, through NetGalley. Any and all opinions expressed in the above review are entirely my own.

One of my all time favorite books. This one is truly a classic. It was wonderful to go back and read about Sara, Lottie, Ermengarde, and Becky. A wonderful story about friendship, perseverance and how to make the best of any situation.

This has long been a favourite of mine but it was great to reread it and hopefully this book will inspire a new generation of fans of this lovely book.

I enjoyed reading this favorite from my childhood and I think it would still be enjoyable for young girls today. That said, it is very dated -- the class issues are especially problematic. It may need a discussion to help modern children (depending on their familiarity with reading older books) understand the historical context.