Young Llama Thoughts
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Adventurous
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Christian Friendly
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Easy Reading
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Humerous
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Youth Appropriate
Overall
Review
This classic is really just an amazing book!!! It is written in a stunning way that really pulls you into the story. With great themes on kindness and hope, this would be a wonderful book for girls 7 and up!
This book is about Sara Crewe, a young girl who has always had whatever she wanted or needed. Even though she has been spoiled her whole life, Sara has always treated others with kindness and love. So when she is sent off to Miss Minchin’s boarding school, and treated as a princess; Sara decides a princess will treat others with goodness and love. Even when her life starts falling apart, the little princess always keeps her head held high and a smile on her face.
This classic is truly wonderful!!! I loved every chapter of the story and was totally engaged from page one. As someone who doesn’t really enjoy reading older books, I have to say Frances Hodgson Burnett writes amazing children books!!! Young girls 7 and up would (and should) love these novels!!!! The Secret Garden is another book I suggest. (Especially with the updated covers!!!!)
Now this story does have some sad parts. There is mention of losing loved ones. Children being treated as nothing more than servants. Mention of kids going hungry, and young girls feeling like they have nothing left in the world. However, even though this book has some darker topics, the focus on kindness, love and hope totally overcome the dark!!!!
Overall, this book deserves my Golden Llama Award! It is cute, with some very sweet moments, and really makes you smile at the world around you. If you are looking for an inspiring novel, this book would be a great pick for you! Have a Book-filled day!!! -The Young Llama Reader.
Pros
- A wonderful classic!!!
- Really easy to read!
- Would be amazing for girls 7 and up!
Cons
- Some sad parts…
Frances Hodgson Burnett’s classic Cinderella story of a young girl who maintains kindness above all as she goes from riches to rags and back again now has an eye-catching new cover.
Sara Crewe is the privileged daughter of a wealthy merchant and is treated like the princess of Miss Minchin’s boarding school. And soon, Sara is expected to become even more wealthy as her father has invested in newly discovered diamond mines. Although she’s often presented as the star pupil by the materialistic headmistress, Sara nevertheless finds ways to show kindness and generosity to all around her.
But when Sara’s fortunes are suddenly reversed, she’s left completely alone and penniless. As she becomes a scullery maid at the school and is scorned by the people who once doted on her, Sara’s fierce determination to stay a princess despite her circumstances by maintaining her dignity and kindness has intrigued and delighted readers for over a hundred years.
