Frances Eliza Hodgson Burnett was an American-English playwright and author, best known for her children's stories. She had a long and productive writing career, during which she penned 55 titles, 5 of which became best-sellers and 13 of which were adapted for the stage. The most famous works of hers are: Little Lord Fauntleroy, A Little Princess, and The Secret Garden. A Little Princess is a rewritten and expanded version of Burnett's 1888 short story entitled Sara Crewe: or, What Happened at Miss Minchin's. The novel tells us of the of a wealthy young girl troubles, Sara Crewe. She is sent to an oppressive London boarding school during her father's campaign in India. Thanks to Capt. Crewe's money, Sara is treated as a little princess until the day her father dies. Miss Minchin, the school's greedy headmistress is not willing to be courteous with the little poor girl...this sentimental and kind novel will warm your heart and fill it with love!