The Poor Little Rich Girl

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Pub Date May 18 2016 | Archive Date Aug 17 2016
Children's Fiction

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Seven-year-old Gwendolyn has every material comfort a girl could wish for, from dolls and fine clothes to a grand home and a pony of her very own. But all she really wants is love, attention, and the freedom to play with other children. Neglected by her self-absorbed and society-obsessed parents, Gwendolyn is left to the indifferent care of servants. When the lonely child falls ill, she plunges into a chaotic dream world.
Eleanor Gates's popular play first appeared in novel form in 1912. The timeless tale of the child who has everything but what she really needs inspired film versions starring Mary Pickford and Shirley Temple, and it remains an ever-relevant reminder to parents of where their true treasure lies.

Seven-year-old Gwendolyn has every material comfort a girl could wish for, from dolls and fine clothes to a grand home and a pony of her very own. But all she really wants is love, attention, and the...

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ISBN 9780486804026
PRICE $6.00 (USD)

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A delightful, old-fashioned read! Happily connected in my mind to the old Shirley Temple movie, so couldn't help but picture Gwendolyn with corkscrew curls, but so much more to it than the film. Love all of her seven year old ponderings to the confusing adult phrases thrown her way, like "Put your best foot forward", and "Something for your sweet tooth". Laughed out loud more than a few times. Also had me feeling sorry for her at times. Made me think how important it is to value your children while you have them; they want our time and attention and love above all else.
A classic!

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The Poor Little Rich Girl by Eleanor Gates is a wonderful story. The story has an older feel to it. I like Gwendolyn's seven year old ponderings to the confusing adult phrases thrown her way. Sometimes I felt sorry about Gwendolyn because of her loneliness.

This book made me realized how important it is to value your children while you have them. Children want and crave our time and attention, along with our love above all else.

I received this book from Dover Publications via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

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I love this tale for all the young girls I know. It is fun and great for engaging children in conversation about the material they are reading!

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