| Author |
Burnett, Frances Hodgson, 1849-1924 |
| Uniform Title |
A little princess. Finnish
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| Title |
Pikku prinsessa
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 51.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Johanna Kankaanpää and Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Pikku prinsessa" by Frances Hodgson Burnett is a classic children's novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around a young girl named Sara Crewe, who is sent to a boarding school in London after living in India with her wealthy father. The themes of friendship, imagination, and resilience in the face of adversity are likely to be central to this narrative, especially as Sara navigates her new life at the school and its variety of challenges. The opening of "Pikku prinsessa" introduces us to Sara Crewe, a seven-year-old girl departing from her life in India to a boarding school in London. As they arrive, Sara's father, Captain Crewe, expresses sadness about their separation, while Sara reflects on her past and her affection for her father. Within the school, Sara faces the stern authority of Miss Minchin, the headmistress, who is more concerned with her reputation than the emotional well-being of her students. Sara's kindness, intelligence, and rich imagination shine through, as evidenced by her ability to create stories and her deep connection to her beloved doll, Emily. The beginning sets the stage for Sara's journey of self-discovery amidst the complexities of childhood and social class. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Orphans -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Schools -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Boarding schools -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Girls -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
London (England) -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
61656 |
| Release Date |
Mar 22, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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