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annettebooksofhopeanddreams's review against another edition
5.0
The secret garden is one of my favorite classics of all time. It combines so many amazing and timeless themes and surrounds them with a little bit of magic. But, for some reason a little princess is even less known in the Netherlands and had therefore never really caught my attention. Until I saw this gorgeous edition in London.
And it didn't take long for this book to find its way to my heart. The story is, from beginning to start heartwarming and gripping. It's written in a very easy to read way, even after all those years, and it really made me feel like I was there and knew Sara, could see her walking around and was sitting on the rug, just like all the other kids, to listen to her gripping stories.
The power of this book is the simplicity of what's been told and shown that still feels like something big. The setting is simple, Sara is a very easy to like and easy to grasp character, and nothing that happens to her seems so incredibly big. Which is probably because Sara never makes a drama out of anything, which makes her very likeable.
A little princess is a heartwarming story about the power of love, the power of imagination and the promise that good things eventually happen to those who keep on giving good things to others, even when they don't really have anything left to give.
And it didn't take long for this book to find its way to my heart. The story is, from beginning to start heartwarming and gripping. It's written in a very easy to read way, even after all those years, and it really made me feel like I was there and knew Sara, could see her walking around and was sitting on the rug, just like all the other kids, to listen to her gripping stories.
The power of this book is the simplicity of what's been told and shown that still feels like something big. The setting is simple, Sara is a very easy to like and easy to grasp character, and nothing that happens to her seems so incredibly big. Which is probably because Sara never makes a drama out of anything, which makes her very likeable.
A little princess is a heartwarming story about the power of love, the power of imagination and the promise that good things eventually happen to those who keep on giving good things to others, even when they don't really have anything left to give.
emisallyrob's review
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
hollypotter's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
This book has a special place in my heart đź’•
suvata's review against another edition
5.0
A classic from the author of Little Lord Fauntleroy, A Little Princess and The Secret Garden.
summii's review
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.5
book_concierge's review against another edition
3.0
This classic of children’s literature tells the story of Sara Crewe, the only daughter of a wealthy military man and his deceased French wife. Because her papa is stationed in India and Sara is getting to an age where she requires more formal education, Captain Crewe places her at Miss Minchin’s Select Seminary for Young Ladies in London. It will be a trial to be separated, but they will both be brave and soldier on. Sara is to have every comfort and quite a few extravagances, because she is so very dear to her father. Tragedy strikes while Sara and her papa are separated, and her circumstances are drastically altered. Still, she continues to conduct herself in the gracious and somewhat regal manner befitting a princess. Her imagination, determination, intelligence, kindness to others and indominatable spirit see her through.
It’s a lovely story for children. Originally published in 1905, it may be dated for today’s youth. Still, I think this will still hold great appeal for the target group – young girls, ages 5-8, would probably enjoy it most. It’s been filmed a couple of times. I fondly remember the Shirley Temple version (though the ending was different).
The audio book is perfectly performed by Justine Eyre. She has just the right tones for both the children (though her voice for Sara sounds a bit “old” to my ear) and the adults in the story. I love her Becky! Her enthusiasm when Sara is spinning her stories is infectious; you can really hear how the little girls listening to Sara would be totally caught up in the fantasy.
It’s a lovely story for children. Originally published in 1905, it may be dated for today’s youth. Still, I think this will still hold great appeal for the target group – young girls, ages 5-8, would probably enjoy it most. It’s been filmed a couple of times. I fondly remember the Shirley Temple version (though the ending was different).
The audio book is perfectly performed by Justine Eyre. She has just the right tones for both the children (though her voice for Sara sounds a bit “old” to my ear) and the adults in the story. I love her Becky! Her enthusiasm when Sara is spinning her stories is infectious; you can really hear how the little girls listening to Sara would be totally caught up in the fantasy.
ketutar's review against another edition
3.0
reread October 2020
I love this story. It is, of course, very much the trope collection about a little orphan girl who is being mistreated and then rescued and ends up very rich, and keeps her good character through the whole story. But I love the fact that she is kind and good and loves stories and is the friend of everyone, especially those who don't have any... And that she is doing her best and not whining even though she has to do homely, womanly chores. I hate the modern "strong heroines" who are all tomboys who despise anything "girly".
I also realized that [b:The Story Girl|821099|The Story Girl (The Story Girl, #1)|L.M. Montgomery|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1349056039l/821099._SY75_.jpg|1161931] Sara Stanley is Lucy Maud's fan fiction to Sara Crewe :-D
I love this story. It is, of course, very much the trope collection about a little orphan girl who is being mistreated and then rescued and ends up very rich, and keeps her good character through the whole story. But I love the fact that she is kind and good and loves stories and is the friend of everyone, especially those who don't have any... And that she is doing her best and not whining even though she has to do homely, womanly chores. I hate the modern "strong heroines" who are all tomboys who despise anything "girly".
I also realized that [b:The Story Girl|821099|The Story Girl (The Story Girl, #1)|L.M. Montgomery|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1349056039l/821099._SY75_.jpg|1161931] Sara Stanley is Lucy Maud's fan fiction to Sara Crewe :-D
lucipurr11's review
adventurous
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0