Swept away from her home in Kansas by a tornado, Dorothy and her dog Toto find themselves stranded in the fantastical Land of Oz. As instructed by the Good Witch of the North and the Munchkins, Dorothy sets off on the yellow brick road to try and find her way to the Emerald City and the Wizard of Oz, who can help her get home. With her companions the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman and the Cowardly Lion, Dorothy experiences an adventure full of friendship, magic and danger. A much-loved children’s classic, The Wizard of Oz continues to delight readers young and old with its enchanting tale of witches, flying monkeys and silver shoes.

Enter the enchanting world of A Little Princess, where bravery and kindness shine through even the darkest of times. Follow the journey of Sara Crewe, a captivating young girl cherished by her father. After the loss of her mother, Sara’s life takes a dramatic turn when her father goes off to military service, and she finds herself at Miss Minchin’s Select Seminary for Young Ladies.

Although surrounded by material wealth and plenty of gifts, Sara remains humble and compassionate. Her beautiful green eyes and dark hair captivate everyone around her, but it’s her generosity that truly sets her apart. Sara’s selflessness leads her to share her precious toys and lovely dresses with her classmates, all in the name of happiness.

However, when tragedy strikes and she learns of her father’s passing, Sara’s world crumbles. Stripped of her comforts, she is relegated to the attic and forced to fulfill the duties of a servant. Despite her harsh new reality, her spirit remains unbroken, as she continues to exhibit kindness, patience, and unwavering faith.

Will Sara’s integrity and belief in goodness be enough to change her fate? Immerse yourself in this timeless tale that transcends generations—a story that celebrates the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of kindness.

Whether you’re revisiting a classic or discovering it for the first time, A Little Princess is a must-have addition to any bookshelf. Experience Sara’s heartwarming journey and share in the lessons of love and hope that resonate deeply within us all.

The five children find a cantankerous sand fairy, a psammead, in a gravel pit. Every day ‘It’ will grant each of them a wish that lasts until sunset, often with disastrous consequences.
Never out of print since 1902. The Introduction to this edition examines Nesbit’s life and her reading, showing the change in childrens’ literature from Victorian times.