Sara Crewe is the happiest girl at Miss Minchin’s school. Her doting father sends her lavish gifts from India and her kindness makes her a favorite with the other pupils. But when her father dies, Sara is left with nothing and Miss Minchin turns against her. Hoping she won’t spend the rest of her days in poverty, Sara uses her gentle nature to try to turn her fate around. Carefully abridged texts, retold in clear contemporary language, the Classic Collection series is perfect for English learners and readers of all ages. Each page of text is accompanied by a charming illustration on the facing page, so these well-loved classics will capture the reader’s heart and imagination. By condensing such classics into a short, easy-to-read format, this series encourages young readers to one day seek out these stories in their original form.
Sara Crewe is the happiest girl at Miss Minchin’s school. Her doting father sends her lavish gifts from India and her kindness makes her a favorite with the other pupils. But when her father dies, Sara is left with nothing and Miss Minchin turns against her. Hoping she won’t spend the rest of her days in poverty, Sara uses her gentle nature to try to turn her fate around. Carefully abridged texts, retold in clear contemporary language, the Classic Collection series is perfect for English learners and readers of all ages. Each page of text is accompanied by a charming illustration on the facing page, so these well-loved classics will capture the reader’s heart and imagination. By condensing such classics into a short, easy-to-read format, this series encourages young readers to one day seek out these stories in their original form.