This book is a classic, but do not under estimate it because of this label. This is a book that, even if you think you know
exactly what it has to offer, is bound to surprise you. This is so much deeper than the film. It gets to the roots of a child’s innocent and stubborn nature. A child does not judge
people on mere appearances or their careers and income. A child looks deeper than that and judges people and situations and life by the present. This childish attitude reflects this book.
Sara Crewe once had everything. She was treated like a
princess by everyone, admired and pampered. But her father is then made bankrupt, and she loses all. Her position in her school is, from a privileged student, now working as a servant. But this the heart warming tale of a little girl that, despite all her loses and all her hardship, refuses to believe that she is anything less than a princess.
This story is about real magic. There aren’t wizards and wands and dragons in this story. Instead, there is bravery, courage and the powerful force of love. This story is about life, and the beauty, rather than the struggle, of it. Sara never gives up. She is only twelve in the book, and yet there is so much us, as readers, no matter what our age, can learn from her.
A pure and pristine book that will leave you glowing with pleasure long after you’ve turned the last page. A must read for anyone feeling a little down. You can’t help but smile at it. You really can’t.