{"product_id":"sara-crewe-paperback","title":"Sara Crewe - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eFrances Hodgson Burnett\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMint Editions\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrior to the publication of \u003ci\u003eA Little Princess\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003eFrancis Burnett\u003c\/b\u003e's classic tale appeared in a serialized novella called \u003ci\u003eSara Crewe, or What Happened at Miss Minchin's\u003c\/i\u003e. It's the brilliant heartwarming story of a young girl who's driven by love, compassion and an unwavering resilience that leads to an unexpected truth.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSara Crewe, or What Happened at Miss Minchin's\u003c\/i\u003e centers on an orphan girl living in a London seminary led by a cruel and neglectful leader.\u003c\/b\u003eDespite the circumstances, the child uses her vivid imagination to escape her harsh reality. Originally published in \u003ci\u003eSt. Nicholas Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSara Crewe, or What Happened at Miss Minchin's\u003c\/i\u003e is the foundation for one of Burnett's most famous novels, \u003ci\u003eA Little Princess\u003c\/i\u003e. The story follows Sara, the daughter of a wealthy military captain, who suddenly loses both her father and family fortune. While attending Miss Minchin's Seminary for Young Ladies, Sara is subjected to neglect and unimaginable cruelty but maintains her hope, dignity and compassionate spirit. For more than a hundred years, the surprising story of Sara Crewe has inspired countless children across the world. It's an enduring tale of perseverance in the face of unsurmountable odds. She's an admirable character who illustrates strength and empathy in the midst of hardship.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrancis Hodgson Burnett (1849-1924)\u003c\/b\u003e was a novelist and playwright born in England but raised in the United States. As a child, she was an avid reader who also wrote her own stories. What was initially a hobby would soon become a legitimate and respected career. As a late-teen, she published her first story in \u003ci\u003eGodey's Lady's Book\u003c\/i\u003e and was a regular contributor to several periodicals. She began producing novels starting with \u003ci\u003eThat Lass o' Lowrie's\u003c\/i\u003e followed by \u003ci\u003eHaworth's\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eLouisiana\u003c\/i\u003e. Yet, she was best known for her children's books including \u003ci\u003eLittle Lord Fauntleroy\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Secret Garden\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 42\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.09 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 07, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47444809580722,"sku":"9781513270357","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/6bb4b3e04c5c177076cd4e2eda95e79b.webp?v=1778711896","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/sara-crewe-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}