The classic tale of a young girl turned from riches to rags, and how she overcomes obstacles to find happiness I am a princess. All girls are. Heiress Sara Crewe has everything a little girl could want—until the sudden death of her father leaves her penniless at Miss Minchins Seminary. But she discovers that you can still feel like a princess when you are surrounded by friends, even when youre poor, cold, and hungry. A Little Princess is a beloved classic. First published in 1905, it still has the power to delight readers of all ages.,