Sara Crewe

by Frances Hodgson Burnett

Book Overview

Prior to the publication of A Little Princess, Francis Burnett's classic tale appeared in a serialized novella called Sara Crewe, or What Happened at Miss Minchin's. It's the brilliant heartwarming... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0590423231
• ISBN13: 9780590423236
• Release Date: January 1986
• Publisher: Scholastic
• Length: 10 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7

Customer Reviews

BEST FICTIONAL BOOK

SARA CREWE IS A VERY GOOD BOOK. THERE ARE ALOT OF THINGS THAT I LIKE ABOUT THIS BOOK.FRANCES HODGSON BURNET WRITES VERY GOOD BOOKS. ...ITHINK THAT SARA CREWE IS A BOOK THAT EVERY LITTLE KID SHOULD READ.

Sara Crewe: or what happened to Miss Minchin

Excellent reading for children Story helps to build personal morals and shows life in early England. Will appeal to little girls who of course always daydream to be "little princesses",as the reworking of this book in later years is by that title. Another great work by Frances Hodgson Burnett.

The most compelling fictional character ever

I first read Sara Crewe in an old St. Nicholas Magazine for Children book from 1888 when I was 11 years old. It was serialized in three parts. Not as well known or as long as Frances Hodgson Burnett's later The Little Princess, I still prefer this version. Sara is enchanting, more believable than in the later version. I was later abused from the time I was about 12 to maybe 15 years of age,and Sara helped me get through those awful years. I used to pretend that I was a princess, too, that although there was misery and loneliness in my life I could, like Sara, rise above it. I'm nearly 37 now, and I still consider Sara Crewe my favorite fictional character. Every child should read this.

Touching story of dignity and generosity

Sara Crewe is a penniless orphan who endures cold, heartless conditions with spirit and dignity. While shorter than "A Little Princess", this book retains the essence of the main character and theme. Her dreams protect her from the harsh reality until one day they magically come true. This is a perfect book for 4-6 graders, combining a compelling story, interesting vocabulary, and great values.