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A Little Princess

By: Frances Hodgson Burnett
Narrated by: Virginia Leishman
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Ten-year-old Sarah Crue lives life like a princess until tragedy strikes, taking away her fine clothes and privileges. Without her velvet and silk and French maids, she's no longer the envy of all the girls at Miss Minchin's London boarding school, and even has to live in the school's attic, working for the students who were once her friends. Will Sarah's spirit remain unbowed? Follow her through her trials and triumphs in this unforgettable tale beloved by children the world over.

Public Domain (P)2005 Recorded Books Classics Literature & Fiction Heartfelt

Editorial reviews

Sara Crewe had a privileged life until her father died, and she went from princess to pauper. Listeners will experience the drastic changes in Sara's life as narrator Virginia Leishman captures the treatment she receives from those around her before and after she becomes penniless. Particularly nasty is schoolmistress Miss Minchin, whose voice drips with contempt. Sara herself acts and sounds like a real princess particularly when she gives up her precious hot buns to a cold, homeless child. Leishman's delivery changes yet again as Sara's fortunes are altered for the better. Listeners will be enriched by this riches to rags, and then back to riches, story.

Critic reviews

"A blend of power, beauty, vivid interest and honest goodness. Yes, if this is magic, it is good magic." (The New York Times)

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Timeless Classic • Heartwarming Story • Excellent Narration • Inspiring Message • Beautiful Tale • Pleasant Tone

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I enjoyed listening to this book. It was easy to follow along too and the narrator has an easy and enjoyable voice to listen to. I suggest this book for any age.

A great listen for any age

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such a sweet story! I loved the narrator, so we'll done, and her accent just made it all the richer!

Beautiful Narration of a classic!

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This is just like many real people's lives. I felt the same way Sarah did when she had happiness and sadness.

Rated 5 stars

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I love this story! I listened to it when I was little and listened to it again now and enjoyed it so much! Sara crew is amazing and makes you think deeper about everything.

Beautiful story for deep thought

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Would you listen to A Little Princess again? Why?

yes i would listen to it again.I love the story

What was one of the most memorable moments of A Little Princess?

when mary found the garden

Have you listened to any of Virginia Leishman’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

no

If you could take any character from A Little Princess out to dinner, who would it be and why?

it would be mary she was'nt wanted at first then after she moved to her uncle's she learned to love and be happy

loved it!! could'nt put it down

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Loved it. Beautiful story. Wonderful narration. Definitely a classic. For ALL ages!

Sincerely Karis Roberts

Outstanding

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this was one of my absolute favorite stories as a child, and I can say as an adult, it is as beautiful as I remember.
I thought she was strong and beautiful and her temper was something to strive for. it's a timeless story and I plan to share it with my children the way it was shared with me.

a little princess, to say the least.

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I have always loved this story. it should be read to all children at some point. Rising above your circumstances and doing the right thing for other people. especially in the world we live in today.

Amazing and Inspiring

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If you've never heard this story, it's a beautiful one. Sad, but with a beautiful happy ending. And even if you have read it before, it's worth another listen.

This book is a classic. Worth listening

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My kids have listened to many classics, but they LOVED this one. Such an important story for exposing children to empathy, especially empathy despite our own hardships. Grab the Kleenex!

Such an important story. Grab the Kleenex.

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