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Una enfermedad mata a los padres de Mary y la deja huérfana. Mary es enviada a Reino Unido a vivir con un tío suyo llamado Archibald Craven, viudo y con un hijo muy enfermo, en una lujosa mansión de Yorkshire, en la que viven sumidos en un ambiente irrespirable. Para mayor desasosiego se le unen las malas artes de la señora Medlock, la estricta ama de llaves. Sin embargo, descubrirá un refugio para ella y sus nuevos amigos: Colin, su primo discapacitado y caprichoso, y Dickon, un muchacho ingenuo, bondadoso y gran protector de los animales.

Mary Lennox, a sickly and contrary little girl, is orphaned to dim prospects in a gloomy English manor - her only friend is a bed-ridden boy named Colin, whose prospects may be dimmer than hers. But when Mary finds the key to a secret garden, the magical powers of transformation fall within her reach.

Cedric Errol is a child living in poverty with his mother in New York City, when all of a sudden, his life is turned upside down. He learns that after the untimely deaths of several distant relatives, he is heir to an enormous estate in England and has inherited the title of Lord Fauntleroy. His grandfather, the earl of Dorincourt, asks that Cedric come to England and begin managing his estate but requires that he leave his mother behind.

Young Sara Crewe grew up in a well-to-do household, but she suddenly finds herself impoverished when her father, Captain Crewe, dies penniless in India. Sara is forced to abandon her life of privilege for a life of bare existence at Miss Minchin's boarding school. To survive those hard times, she imagines herself to be a princess as she awaits her rescue from a mysterious benefactor.

Sara Crew is the spoiled little daughter of rich parents. After her mother's death, she is sent to a "Select Seminary For Young Ladies". Then, Sara suddenly loses her father and money and faces the misery of existing on charity.

Sarah Crewe is treated like a princess at Miss Minchin's boarding school - until her father dies, leaving her peniless. Now she must struggle as a servant to evil Miss Minchin, but the intellgent, kind-hearted girl never loses hope. From her garrett, she soon makes friends and finds incredible adventures. And good will and imagination ultimately triumph by this book's glorious ending. This beloved classic has been continuously in publication since 1905. 

Since its first publication in 1885, Little Lord Fauntleroy has become a favorite with children. The move from New York to his ancestral castle comes as a shock to both Cedric and his new-found relatives, and while he comes to terms with aristocratic ways, they become more aware of compassion and social justice.

Sara Crewe is one of the most vivid figures in children's fiction. Born in India and sent to school in England, she is, at first, treated like a princess by the teacher, Miss Minchin. But when it is evident that Sara is not the possessor of a princess's fortune, she is dispatched to live in the attic and become a servant.

Mary Lennox, dziewczynka urodzona w Indiach i wychowywana przez hinduską niańkę, jest najmniej sympatycznym dzieckiem, jakie kiedykolwiek widziano. Po śmierci rodziców zamieszkuje w Anglii, w położonym pośród wrzosowisk starym domu swojego wuja - który tak jak jej rodzice, nie widzi powodu, aby osobiście się nią zajmować. Mary jest całkiem sama, aż pewnego dnia kolorowy ptaszek wskazuje jej wejście do tajemniczego ogrodu, który staje się jej królestwem. Wkrótce odkryje też sekret wielkiego domu.

The Harry Potter of it’s time! The book influenced fashion and other merchandise. The perfect rags to riches story. A gigantic hit.

In this classic of English children's literature, an orphaned girl discovers a magical garden hidden at her strict uncle's estate.

Journey into Frances Hodgson Burnett’s enchanting and charming tales in this collection of her beloved classics: Little Lord Fauntleroy, A Little Princess, and The Secret Garden.

Living off crumbs in a dreary attic, Sara Crewe comforts herself with wondrous stories of adventure and fortune, and in the end the stories become true.

A young British girl born and reared in India loses her neglectful parents in an earthquake. She is returned to England to live at her uncle's castle. Her uncle is very distant due to the loss of his wife 10 years before. Neglected once again, she begins exploring the estate and discovers a garden that has been locked and neglected. Aided by one of the servants' boys, she begins restoring the garden, and eventually discovers some other secrets of the manor.

Discover the lesser-known yet captivating novel by the author of beloved classics like The Secret Garden and A Little Princess. Follow miss Lysbeth Crespigny, a young woman raised in the confines of her three maiden aunts, as she embarks on her first journey into the world. With a heart full of curiosity and a spirit yearning for adventure, she quickly learns that the world outside is far more intricate and bewildering than she ever imagined. At just 18, Lysbeth faces choices that will shape her identity and test her resilience, ultimately guiding her towards the strength she never knew she ...

A Little Princess is a timeless tale of resilience and imagination, penned by the author of The Secret Garden. Seven-year-old Sara Crewe arrives in London to attend Miss Minchins Select Seminary for Young Ladies, leaving behind her beloved father. At the seminary, Saras bright spirit and kindness endear her to some, while her fathers wealth breeds envy in others. Everything changes on her eleventh birthday when she receives devastating news that alters her life forever. Join Sara on her journey of hope and perseverance. -Summary by Elizabeth Klett

Born in a stunning château in France and heir to a vast fortune, eleven-year-old Elizabeth finds herself feeling surprisingly impoverished despite her opulent surroundings in New York. With a beautiful suite of apartments, a carriage, a saddle horse, and a host of servants, she is regarded as a grand and mysterious little princess by the neighborhood children, whose lives revolve around her every move. Dive into Little Saint Elizabeth and Other Stories, a captivating collection of four enchanting tales by F. H. Burnett that explore themes of wealth, childhood, and the magic of imagination. (...

Discover the enchanting story behind Frances Hodgson Burnett’s beloved classic, A Little Princess. Originally serialized as Sara Crewe, or What Happened at Miss Minchin’s, this captivating novella first appeared in St. Nicholas Magazine in 1888. It follows the life of Sara Crewe, a bright and affluent young girl at Miss Minchin’s Select Seminary for Young Ladies. When tragedy strikes with her fathers death, Saras world is turned upside down as she transitions from a cherished student to a lowly drudge. Yet, through resilience and kindness, she ultimately finds joy and a sense of ...

T. Tembarom is a young man from the bustling streets of New York City, where he ekes out a living blacking shoes and selling newspapers. His life takes a dramatic turn when he learns that he has inherited a vast estate in England, complete with a comfortable income. While most would see this as a dream come true, Tembarom finds himself caught in a dilemma the rise in social status places a chasm between him and Little Anne, the girl he loves. Determined to prove that he can navigate High Society without losing sight of his true self, he embarks on a quest to win her heart and show her that she...

Dive into the captivating world of Robin, a sequel to the classic 1922 novel The Head of the House of Coombe. This enthralling continuation delves deeper into the lives and relationships of Robin, Lord Coombe, Donal, and Feather, set against the backdrop of pre-WWI English society. Join us as we explore themes of nobility, love, and class dynamics in this richly woven tale. (Introduction by Linda Andrus)