A Little Princess

In "A Little Princess," Frances Hodgson Burnett tells the story of Sara Crewe, raised by her widowed father in India. Captain Crewe enrolls her in an elite London boarding school, showering her with luxuries. Tragedy strikes when he dies penniless, leaving Sara at the mercy of the envious headmistress, Miss Minchin. Reduced to servitude, Sara maintains her kindness and imagination. Meanwhile, a wealthy benefactor, Mr. Carrisford, secretly aids her through his agent Ram Dass. The revelation of Sara's identity as an heiress transforms her fortunes, defying Miss Minchin's schemes and highlighting Sara's enduring compassion.