Sara Crewe est une enfant de sept ans placée dans un pensionnat à Londres par son père, riche homme d’affaires aux Indes. Passionnée de contes et légendes, Sara saura se faire aimer par ses talents de conteuse. Son monde bascule à la mort de son père après sa faillite. L’horrible directrice, Miss Minchin fera alors d’elle une domestique et n’aura de cesse de la tourmenter et de l’exploiter… Sara réussira-t-elle à tenir la promesse faite à son père de devenir une princesse malgré toutes les épreuves qu’elle devra endurer ?

La Petite Princesse Sara

"One of the most delightful and enduring classics of children's literature, The Secret Garden by Victorian author Frances Hodgson Burnett has remained a firm favorite with children the world over ever since it made its first appearance. Initially published as a serial story in 1910 in The American Magazine, it was brought out in novel form in 1911.  The plot centers round Mary Lennox, a young English girl who returns to England from India, having suffered the immense trauma by losing both her parents in a cholera epidemic. However, her memories of her parents are not pleasant, as they were a selfish, neglectful and pleasure-seeking couple. Mary is given to the care of her uncle Archibald Craven, whom she has never met. She travels to his home, Misselthwaite Manor located in the gloomy Yorkshire, a vast change from the sunny and warm climate she was used to. When she arrives, she is a rude, stubborn and given to stormy temper tantrums. However, her nature undergoes a gradual transformation when she learns of the tragedies that have befallen her strict and disciplinarian uncle whom she earlier feared and despised. Once when he's away from home, Mary discovers a charming walled garden which is always kept locked. The mystery deepens when she hears sounds of sobbing from somewhere within her uncle's vast mansion. The kindly servants ignore her queries or pretend they haven't heard, spiking Mary's curiosity.  The Secret Garden appeals to both young and old alike. It has wonderful elements of mystery, spirituality, charming characters and an authentic rendering of childhood emotions and experiences. Commonsense, truth and kindness, compassion and a belief in the essential goodness of human beings lie at the heart of this unforgettable story. It is the best known of Frances Hodgson Burnett's works, though most of us have definitely heard of, if not read, her other novel Little Lord Fauntleroy.  The book has been adapted extensively on stage, film and television and translated into all the world's major languages. In 1991, a Japanese anime version was launched for television in Japan. It remains a popular and beloved story of a child's journey into maturity, and a must-read for every child, parent, teacher and anyone who would enjoy this fascinating glimpse of childhood. One of the most delightful and enduring classics of children's literature, The Secret Garden by Victorian author Frances Hodgson Burnett has remained a firm favorite with children the world over ever since it made its first appearance. Initially published as a serial story in 1910 in The American Magazine, it was brought out in novel form in 1911."

Le Jardin secret

Elle a douze ans, elle est belle, intelligente et riche, avec un papa qu'elle adore. Sara est une petite princesse que le destin a gâtée dans le Londres des années 1870. Mais brutalement la chance tourne : plus de père, plus d'argent, le bonheur s'est envolé. Malgré la misère, la souffrance et les larmes, Sara ne perd pas espoir.Couverture illustrée par Véronique Boiry

Petite Princess

The orphaned Mary Lennox is sent to live with her uncle on the English moors. Left alone to explore the house and grounds, Mary soon finds a secret garden that will change her life. HarperPerennial Classics brings great works of literature to life in digital format, upholding the highest standards in ebook production and celebrating reading in all its forms. Look for more titles in the HarperPerennial Classics collection to build your digital library.

The Secret Garden

Mary Lennox, mal-aimée de ses parents, a été abandonnée aux soins de domestiques indiens qui ont laissé libre cours à ses caprices et à son insolence.À la suite d’une épidémie de choléra, retrouvée seule dans une maison vide, elle est envoyée en Angleterre pour vivre auprès d’un oncle qu’elle n’a jamais connu : Archibald Craven, vieil homme riche et bossu, qui vit dans un manoir isolé du Yorkshire. La nuit, elle y entend l’écho de pleurs venus d’une chambre introuvable.Mary s’ennuie dans cette sombre demeure, cernée de landes sinistres. Mais en explorant le domaine, elle fait la rencontre d’un rouge-gorge et se laisse guider jusqu’à une clé enterrée. Elle lui donne accès au jardin clos où sa tante aimait à cultiver des roses. Jardin condamné par l’oncle Archibald depuis la mort de son épouse.Poussée par la curiosité, Mary décide de braver l’interdit et ouvre la porte grinçante. Sa vie ne sera plus jamais la même…

Le jardin secret

Sara Crewe is a bright and charming student at Miss Minchin's Select Seminary for Young Ladies. When her adoring father dies on the eve of her eighth birthday, Sara is devastated. Penniless, Sara is banished to the attic and forced to work as a serving girl at the school in which she was once a beloved student. With help from her schoolmates and new friend Becky, Sara shows everyone that resourcefulness and a kind heart can help to determine one's fortune. A Little Princess is one of the best-loved stories in children's literature, standing out among other sentimental fiction of the time. Like Burnett's other works-The Secret Garden and Little Lord Fauntleroy in particular-A Little Princess creates a world where the inherent goodness of children solves adult problems. A Little Princess has been adapted for the stage, film and television, and the popular 1994 film adaptation was nominated for two Academy Awards. HarperPerennial Classics brings great works of literature to life in digital format, upholding the highest standards in ebook production and celebrating reading in all its forms. Look for more titles in the HarperPerennial Classics collection to build your digital library.

A Little Princess

A la mort de son père, le jeune Cédric quitte Brooklyn où il vivait modestement avec sa mère pour aller s'installer chez son grand-père, l'orgueilleux Comte de Dorincourt. Le choc est rude entre le jeune garçon arrivant de New York et le puissant aristocrate anglais, Pourtant, peu à peu, Cédric parvient à adoucir le coeur du vieil homme et à accepter sa nouvelle vie, celle de petit Lord.

La Petite Princesse Sara

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