A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett

This book was my all time favorite book in elementary school. I think I was fascinated with not only the way that Sara lived but also by the idea of boarding school. I was amazed by her wealth and proper she was for a young girl. The story is very entertaining with the ups and downs. From being treated like a princess and then a servant and then back to a princess, Sara is a very strong character. She never loses her poise or sweet gestures. She makes friends with everyone she can even though she as to teach the children and do everything that Headmistress Miss Minchin demands. I think that Sara’s integrity is very honorable and is something that all girls, and even boys should learn at a young age. When things don’t go your way, whether it is something small or large, such as losing a parent, you have to stay true to yourself and be a good person. I think this book is also very entertaining for children because it is set in a different country and culture. I think it gives children something to think about and be curious about. It is hard to pinpoint why I loved this book so much but I think it was because Sara acted like a generous princess no matter her circumstances. For many years, her peers stopped treating her like royalty but she always treated them as if she was a saint. I think it was just inspiring to read about a character that shined from the inside out, no matter how horrid her surroundings were.