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4.19 AVERAGE
4.19 AVERAGE
hopeful
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
My niece asked me to read this, as it is her favorite book. The pleasure in reading this knowing that she flips through the same pages when she reads and re-reads it lent to much of my enjoyment of this adaptation. I have not yet read the full adaptation, but I enjoyed this one for what it was: a simple telling of a classic novel. The illustrations were beautiful and helped enforce the imagery of the text. With no knowledge of the original text, I felt that this adaptation did well to tell the overall story (which I was already aware of, as I had seen it in film). Sara had to deal with a lot of hardship at an early age but never once lost herself and, in the end, was rewarded for her genuine kindness. This is a lesson we all can learn and remember.
love this book just as much as the movie! i couldn't put it down.
A Little Princess is by Frances Hodgson Burnett, who wrote The Secret Garden, yet another classic in the realm of writing.
I remember reading this when I was about seven or eight, coming back from Manitoba. I loved it then, and I still love it now. The writing is just so classy, the characters just right for the intended audience. Sarah is such a strong character for a young girl to look up to, along with the fact that she can fight through what fate hands her.
I also ended up liking the bad characters in this. They were just so…Disney, even. They have a quality about them that makes them truly unique, but can still be put in the category of Ursula and Cruella De Ville. They have their own plan of action that still stings, but they are so focused on what is going on.
I could say that I did not like the writing, because it was too childlike, but one has to remember the intended audience, and it was never meant for a 16 year-old girl to read and proclaim it as a classic adult genius novel. No. The writing is perfect for the audience, with enough maturity for the kids reading it to be happy.
The one thing that did get on my nerves a little was the fact that Sarah is so self-sacrificing. But that’s also contradictory, because I also liked that about her.
Sarah Crewe is a princess. Or at least that is what many people see her as. Sarah is the daughter of a wealthy captain and merchant. She grew up in India pampered by her father and her servants. But she is also far from spoiled. She is mature and giving; she also loves to tell stories and make pretend. So when she is sent off to finishing school in London, she is treated truly like a princess. That all changes one day when her luck runs out, and all she has left is her imagination.
In a story that has stolen hearts for years, A Little Princess is memorable and lovable, sure to keep you reading about Sarah Crewe, the girl who was a princess.
I remember reading this when I was about seven or eight, coming back from Manitoba. I loved it then, and I still love it now. The writing is just so classy, the characters just right for the intended audience. Sarah is such a strong character for a young girl to look up to, along with the fact that she can fight through what fate hands her.
I also ended up liking the bad characters in this. They were just so…Disney, even. They have a quality about them that makes them truly unique, but can still be put in the category of Ursula and Cruella De Ville. They have their own plan of action that still stings, but they are so focused on what is going on.
I could say that I did not like the writing, because it was too childlike, but one has to remember the intended audience, and it was never meant for a 16 year-old girl to read and proclaim it as a classic adult genius novel. No. The writing is perfect for the audience, with enough maturity for the kids reading it to be happy.
The one thing that did get on my nerves a little was the fact that Sarah is so self-sacrificing. But that’s also contradictory, because I also liked that about her.
Sarah Crewe is a princess. Or at least that is what many people see her as. Sarah is the daughter of a wealthy captain and merchant. She grew up in India pampered by her father and her servants. But she is also far from spoiled. She is mature and giving; she also loves to tell stories and make pretend. So when she is sent off to finishing school in London, she is treated truly like a princess. That all changes one day when her luck runs out, and all she has left is her imagination.
In a story that has stolen hearts for years, A Little Princess is memorable and lovable, sure to keep you reading about Sarah Crewe, the girl who was a princess.
I read this in preparation for the sequel by Hilary McKay (published Jan2010). It was still fantastic. Though the book is not new, it still has lasting power as the characters and story are still accessible for children today. There was some language that was a bit dated, but it only made the story more endearing.
Ever since I first read this as a child - this book has never failed to enchant me. 5 stars are simply not enough....
emotional
inspiring
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No