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A Little Princess

By: Frances Hodgson Burnett
Narrated by: Virginia Leishman
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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.

Publisher's summary

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

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"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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a special book authored in 1909.

Superb narration. A good read for any age. Lots of life messages to share with all.

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great story, but chapters are all screwed up

I love the story but whoever sorts/ labels chapters should be fired- it was a frustrating mess! I read this as a young girl and appreciated the story in a totally different way now. The narrator was lovely too, but I hated how there would be 4+ book chapters per audible chapter, and the audible chapter would end mid chapter, even sentence! I like to set the sleep timer for a chapter at a time, but this was terrible and really detracted from my overall happiness with this recording.

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Best princesses story

We listen to secret garden like the author. 8 yr old girls who like princess stories. I gave it perfect rating because it great story and loved the narrator.

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My all-time favorite book!

I love this book! Sara Crew is a nice girl who is never changed by those around her or what she endures. She has great character and a great example to stay true to ourselves and not worry about what others think.

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Old time favorite

Have loved this story from childhood. Makes a great escape in adulthood. Appreciation for what is and what is not.

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It is everything thing I remember.

the narrator is perfect for the story. wonderful performance bringing to life one of my favorite books from childhood.

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my view on " a little princess "

a classic, never to be forgotten... A Little princess should always be cherished in children's librarys😌👍I'm never bored on audible

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Many good lessons

I think children especially girls will enjoy this classic I did and I’m much older. Exciting and happy ending and that wonderful old English language. Loved the reader.

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Well narrated edition of the classic story!

I love the story and love the performance. Wonderful characterization. my seven year old and I loved it!

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One of our Family Classics

When I was young, my mother gave me this book for Christmas. I still have it. She was given a copy from one of her older sisters when SHE was young. It was quite a treat in a time when treats were few; she could escape with Sara from their poverty that necessitated raising chickens behind the house, among other things. They weren't raised for eggs, but fattened in Chicago, not on a farm or in a rural area.
After reading this wonderful story my mother, as a girl, thought all things were possible. I derived the same secret and exciting thought. She wasn't wearing clothing handed down and patched wool stockings; I wasn't wearing things my mom got at the informal neighborhood swap. No, we were wearing beautiful clothing underneath. We could always be kind when someone was mean because we knew who we really were, despite the evil child who socked me in the stomach, and the nasty boy who chased her with a snapping turtle. Many times I remember wishing the floor would open and swallow me. But then I would remember who I really was (or could be) and life would go on as it always did.
Children seem to grow up so fast now, they don't get a chance to imagine and pretend; I gave a copy of this book to each of my nieces when they needed some extra joy and distraction. Psychologists may say the basic unlikeliness of the happy ending is a warped crutch. I thought it was a beautiful tale and if Sara could be happy while waiting for her fondest wish to be granted, couldn't I? So there!

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