Penguin Minis: A Little Princess

Description

A beloved classic, A Little Princess, now in a revolutionary new mini format with a beautiful cover illustration by Anna Bond, the artist behind world-renowned stationery brand, Rifle Paper Co. This beloved classic is now available as a Penguin Mini. Complete and unabridged, the book's revolutionary landscape design and ultra-thin paper make it easy to hold in one hand without sacrificing readability. Perfectly sized to slip into a pocket or bag, Penguin Minis are ideal for reading on the go. Alone in a new country, wealthy Sara Crewe tries to settle in and make friends at boarding school. But when she learns that she'll never see her beloved father again, her life is turned upside down. Transformed from princess to pauper, she must swap dancing lessons and luxury for hard work and a room in the attic. Will she find that kindness and generosity are all the riches she truly needs?

Frances Hodgson Burnett (1849 --1924) wrote several popular novels for adults, but she is best remembered for her children's novels--which include such classics as Little Lord Fauntleroy, A Little Princess, and The Secret Garden. Based in Winter Park, Florida, Anna Bond of Rifle Paper Co. a worldwide stationery and gift brand, is an artist best known for her whimsical designs, which often include hand-painted illustrations and lettering. She has created unique illustrated covers for the Puffin in Bloom book collection, which includes such classics as L. M. Montgomery's Anne of Green Gables, Heidi by Johanna Spyri, and A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett.