What if there were a book that encouraged children to be patient, kind, generous, and noble? Look no farther; A Little Princess does that and does it effectively.
For length, I estimate that A Little Princess is a bit shorter than Anne of Green Gables, but longer than Little Lord Fauntleroy. With only a little bit of dedication, anyone could read it in a day.
Girls 7+ should be able to grasp the main ideas of the book, and will surely relate to the seven-year-old heroine. Sometimes it takes boys longer to be interested in books about girls’, but it’s still worthy ready for a boy if he’s willing.
Find my brief four sentence conclusion at the end or read on through for the details!
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