Frances Hodgson Burnett - Sara Crewe

The story follows a seven-year-old girl who, after losing her wealthy father, faces a drastic change in her life at Miss Minchin's boarding school. Initially treated like royalty, Sara's world is turned upside down when her father's death leads to her being reduced to servitude. Despite enduring hardship, hunger, and the cruelty of peers, she remains resilient, embodying generosity and nobility. Ultimately, her fortunes are restored when a family friend reveals that her father's wealth has not only survived but increased, offering Sara a hopeful future.