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4.19 AVERAGE
4.19 AVERAGE
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
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.
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
adventurous
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I liked the rat appreciation
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism, Classism
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No