A Little Princess

By: Frances Hodgson Burnett

Narrated by: Virginia Leishman

Ten-year-old Sarah Crue lives life like a princess until tragedy strikes, taking away her fine clothes and privileges. Without her velvet and silk and French maids, she's no longer the envy of all the girls at Miss Minchin's London boarding school, and even has to live in the school's attic, working for the students who were once her friends. Will Sarah's spirit remain unbowed? Follow her through her trials and triumphs in this unforgettable tale beloved by children the world over.

Public Domain (P)2005 Recorded Books

Critic reviews

"A blend of power, beauty, vivid interest and honest goodness. Yes, if this is magic, it is good magic." (The New York Times)

One of our Family Classics

When I was young, my mother gave me this book for Christmas. I still have it. She was given a copy from one of her older sisters when SHE was young. It was quite a treat in a time when treats were few; she could escape with Sara from their poverty that necessitated raising chickens behind the house, among other things. They weren't raised for eggs, but fattened in Chicago, not on a farm or in a rural area.
After reading this wonderful story my mother, as a girl, thought all things were possible. I derived the same secret and exciting thought. She wasn't wearing clothing handed down and patched wool stockings; I wasn't wearing things my mom got at the informal neighborhood swap. No, we were wearing beautiful clothing underneath. We could always be kind when someone was mean because we knew who we really were, despite the evil child who socked me in the stomach, and the nasty boy who chased her with a snapping turtle. Many times I remember wishing the floor would open and swallow me. But then I would remember who I really was (or could be) and life would go on as it always did.
Children seem to grow up so fast now, they don't get a chance to imagine and pretend; I gave a copy of this book to each of my nieces when they needed some extra joy and distraction. Psychologists may say the basic unlikeliness of the happy ending is a warped crutch. I thought it was a beautiful tale and if Sara could be happy while waiting for her fondest wish to be granted, couldn't I? So there!

I watched the movie. Too Awesome.

I love the movie but never read the book. I love the girl from India! One of the best Audio books EVER! One day I'll read the full novel!

Beautiful story

My 6 year old daughter loves stories before bed, every night and i am generally the narrator. I like to mix in audio books to save my voice.
My daughter loved Sarah, specifically her story telling. The narrator was consistent in character with enough range to keep a little girl both interested and entertained.
This story is rich in detail. The point of view interestingly jumps from character to character within a scene with an omnistic approach that is not so common anymore. Overall, we enjoyed our time with Princess Sarah.

A classic

It was a great story, one I wished I would of heard when I was young. Narrator did a wonderful job.

Oh, my goodness I love this book. I have one con.

it's a little farfetched but other than that. its good. Please note: By submitting your review you confirm you have read and agree to Audible’s Customer Review Guidelines. Most reviews are processed within a few minutes, but it can sometimes take longer, so we appreciate your patience. Account details. This took me so long to write.😤😒😠
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