Little Princess

Author: (English) Burnett (English) Basset
Translator: Guan Zhiyuan
Country: United Kingdom / UK
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Publish Date: 2003-12-01
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Ralph Krue and his young daughter Sarah lived together in India. He was a wealthy man, so when he took Sarah to Miss Ming's school in London, Miss Ming was very happy. She liked the daughters of wealthy fathers, as it benefited her school. Mr. Krue loved Sarah very much and bought her many beautiful clothes, books, and dolls. Miss Ming smiled, but she said to her sister, "Sarah looks like a little princess, not a student!" Mr. Krue went back to India to continue his work, and Sarah began her new school life. She was a kind and gentle girl, and everyone liked her, and she quickly made many friends. But you must know, when you are rich, everyone is your friend.
On Sarah's 11th birthday, terrible news came from India. The poor Sarah was very sad, and she soon learned who her true friends were.