A tale of the significance of friendship, the power of imagination and the importance of perseverance. When wealthy Sara Crewe arrives at Miss Minchin's boarding school in London, she is determined to settle in and make friends. Charismatic and popular, with a big heart and a love of storytelling, she seems to be succeeding. That is, until tragedy strikes. Sara must fight harder than she thought possible to remain both strong and kind in the most difficult of circumstances. A charming classic children's story that's perfect for all ages. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Includes a beautiful introduction from Adeline Yen Mah, bestselling author of Chinese Cinderella and an author profile, a behind the scenes journey and many more fun activities. Author: Frances Hodgson Burnett Publisher : Puffin Books Publication Date: March 06, 2008 Paperback: 320 pages Dimensions: ‎ 12.7 x 2.06 x 17.78 cm