A Little Princess

A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett is one of those books that I read so many times as a little girl. Is there anything more whimsical than the idea of someone taking a drab, horrible attic and turning it day by day secretly into a warm and cozy wonderland? I love Sara as a heroine and her honesty with herself and the world around her. She is kind and brilliant and I think your kids will love her, too.

Amazon summary:

"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 gain, 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?"