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Ages 9 to 11
Alone in a new country, wealthy Sara Crewe tries to settle in and make friends at boarding school. But when she learns that she'll never see her beloved father gain, her life is turned upside down. Transformed from princess to pauper, she must swap dancing lessons and luxury for hard work and a room in the attic. Will she find that kindness and genorosity are all the riches she truly needs?
About the Author
About the cover artist:Based in Winter Park, Florida, Anna Bond of Rifle Paper Co., a worldwide stationery and gift brand, is an artist best known for her whimsical designs which often include hand-painted illustrations and lettering. She has created unique, illustrated covers for the Puffin in Bloom book collection, which includes such classics as L. M. Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables, Little Women by Louisa May Alcott, and Heidi by Johanna Spyri.
About the author:
Frances Hodgson Burnett (1849 - 1924) wrote several popular novels for adults, but she is best remembered for her children's novels--which include such classics as Little Lord Fauntleroy, A Little Princess, and The Secret Garden.