A Little Princess
by Frances Hodgson Burnett · Grade 4-7 · Ages Ages 8-12
Sara Crewe is a kind, imaginative girl who comes to Miss Minchin’s boarding school in London while her father is away. Even when the school feels strict and lonely, Sara tries to act brave and generous, like the princesses in her stories.
Key vocabulary
An old-fashioned word for a school, especially one where girls lived and learned.
A student who is learning from a teacher.
A woman who teaches children in their home.
A small room near a kitchen where dishes and pots are washed.
A small room at the very top of a house, like an attic.
Very serious and quiet.
Full of imagination, like a story that feels dreamy or magical.
Supplies, especially food and things people need to live or travel.