When I was a little girl I wore out my VHS tape (yes I am that old) of Shirley Temple as A Little Princess. So when I had the chance to read the book as an adult I jumped on it. The book was different and more beautiful than the movie. I say beautiful because I felt the feelings and emotions of Sara. As you read you really experience the cruelty she received from Miss Minchin.

A Little Princess is a tradition that should be shared with generations of little girls around the world.

I received a complimentary copy from the publisher, Dover Publications, through NetGalley. Any and all opinions expressed in the above review are entirely my own.

One of my all time favorite books. This one is truly a classic. It was wonderful to go back and read about Sara, Lottie, Ermengarde, and Becky. A wonderful story about friendship, perseverance and how to make the best of any situation.

This has long been a favourite of mine but it was great to reread it and hopefully this book will inspire a new generation of fans of this lovely book.

I received an arc of this book on netgalley in exchange for an honest review.


I haven't read this story in a long time, so it was nice to get the chance to reread it. It was actually better than I remembered- only thing that annoys me is how long it takes... seems like they should have been able to find her faster, but hey, it moved the story along so that's good. Not sure what the cover is supposed to be portraying exactly... but it is okay.

I enjoyed reading this favorite from my childhood and I think it would still be enjoyable for young girls today. That said, it is very dated -- the class issues are especially problematic. It may need a discussion to help modern children (depending on their familiarity with reading older books) understand the historical context.