A Little Princess

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Summary: At the risk of being cliche, a female Oliver Twist!
Review: A Little Princess happened to come on the channel I was watching while playing with my computer this past Super Bowl Sunday (no, I don't care about the Bowl), and captured my attention for the next two hours. It is the superbly told tale of a little girl enrolled in a strict girls' school, and how she changes the lives of those she touches there. The story is highlighted by the tales she tells of an East Indian fable, which is interwoven into the story of her life, unbeknownst to herself. There is much emotional fare here, and though it is rated G, it is a must see for everyone. The special effects, especially those of the fable sequences, are yet to be surpassed. I am very pleased to find it here at Amazon.com.

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Summary: Excellent!!!
Review: A Little Princess has always been one of my childhood favorites. The story itself is very interesting and there's certainly never a dull moment. Ms. Burnett wrote the book with such excellency until she keeps the reader anxious to find out what's going to happen on the following page. As a child, I must have read A Little Princess over a dozen of times. To be honest, I've even read it as a full grown adult. As a matter of fact, I still own my personal copy and once my little niece is older enough to read with an understanding, I plan to purchase for her a copy. What drew me to A Little Princess was the fine artwork of Tash Tudor. I would recommend A Little Princess to each and every girl. It's certainly no doubt a story they would read with full enjoyment! C. Linder [e-mail], New York, NY

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Summary: Where's the Book!!
Review: A Little Princess has been one of my favorite books since I was a child. In the book, Sara is a complex and genuine character who handles enormous tragedy and hardship with courage, grace, and dignity. As other reviewers have pointed out, the main message of the book is that you can behave like a princess even if you're not treated like one.

Not so the film. I don't know WHAT message the filmmakers were going for, but unless it was "look how well we can massacre a beloved classic," they failed. This movie should never, ever claim it's based on the book. Only a handful of similarities remain between the two, everything else is changed, much to the detriment of the story. The behavior of the characters, the story, the ending, the setting, the time-frame...everything. I was horrified.

There are some beautiful sets and camera angles, but the acting, the writing, and the costumes are dreadful. And what's with all the green? I'm sure it was partly to contrast the vibracy of India with the dullness of New York (which is really supposed to be London), but it got very boring.

Hopefully someday someone will make movie version of this wonderful story that is true to the book. I wish.

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Summary: A Tremendously Exciting Book
Review: A little princess is a book filled with imagination. It is one of my favorate books. It is one of those books that you cannot keep it down until you have finished it.Now heres the story of "A Little Princess" and I hope you enjoy it.Sara Crewe is basically very rich.Later she has been sent to a school in london for little girls. Every thing is fine until her eleventh birthday.She finds out a very devastating fact. Her father had died and he did not even leave a penny for Sara because he was broke.Now she has to earn her keep and go on errands in the coldest days,not have a proper meal. She does not think she can live even a moment longer. Do you think she will make it,find out in the book.I hope you will enjoy the book and by the way I am only 10.

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Summary: fine production
Review: A LITTLE PRINCESS is a fine family film, boasting wonderful production values and intelligent performances.

Eleanor Bron steals the show in her masterful performance as Miss Minchin. She brings a real coldness to her character as well as humility and the nuances in her portrayal are superb.

Liesl Matthews makes for a fine, if a little cloying, Sara Crewe. She has a feeling for the part, but, as this was her first major role in a movie, she can't carry the part the whole way. As Sara's friend Becky, Vanessa Lee Chester is wonderful. Her spunky portrayal of the plucky little girl goes down a treat.

A soaring production, A LITTLE PRINCESS does have it's flaws, but , in the bigger picture, they don't really matter.

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Summary: An Elegant Work of Art
Review: A Little Princess is a really beautiful little novel. It is a quick read, and from the first words, I was wholly enchanted by the story and character of little Sara Crewe.

Sara Crewe is a girl who has come to England to go to Miss Minchin's boarding school. Unfortunately, events conspire against Sara, and she has to try to persevere against the cruely of Miss Minchin.

What makes A Little Princess is the lovely characterization of Sara. Sara's moral character is so strong. Sara goes through extreme hardship and perseveres through the strength of her character. She is wholly selfless, especially toward those less fortunate and toward her enemies. She is basically the picture of what every child (or person) ought to be. The novel also is a wonderful commentary on need children have for story. The story of little Sara Crewe is wholly delightful and will continue to be a much read classic for years to come.

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Summary: This book deserves ten zillion stars!
Review: A Little Princess is a wonderful book, it deserves more than five stars. I really sweeps you away to another world! There are very few books like that. Once I started reading I couldn't stop! I didn't put it down until two in the morning! When you read it you can feel Sara's spell sweeping over you, it's not a murder mystery, but it's still thrilling! I think this book should be read by anyone who loves a good fairy tale! You never want this book to end! Read it!

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Summary: A cherished childhood book
Review: A Little Princess is a wonderful book. It captured my imagination as a little girl of 8 when my grandmother read it to me for the first time. The book is about a young girl, Sarah, who is unwillingly left at a London boarding school by her adoring widowed father because the physical and political climate of 1930's India is not acceptable for his precious only daughter. The book follows Sarah through her high and low points at Miss Minchin's Seminary for Young Ladies. Young girls will find themselves whisked away to another time and another place when they pick up this book. The main character, Sarah Crew, will have a place in the heart of everyone who reads it. I recommend this book to girls of all ages. I just began reading the book again after many years because I wanted to revisit those wonderful memories from childhood.

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Summary: A Beautiful Movie
Review: A Little Princess is a wonderful remake of the Shirley Temple version, and far better in my opinion! The story and how it unfolds gradually builds up tension so that you can never take your eyes off of it. The music and soundtrack are superb, enhancing the ever-present mystery and imagination. I thoroughly enjoy watching this movie again and again.

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Summary: A Little Princess is a royal book.
Review: A Little Princess is one of my favorite books that I have ever read. Sarah is a little girl whose father went off to war. With her mother living in heaven, Sarah has no choice but to go to a boarding school until her father comes back. I love her personality and always wanted to be like her. She's brave, kind, and never screams, but makes up wonderful stories and can always be there to help someone-including herself.