When Sara's privileged status comes to an abrupt end and she finds herself penniless, the plucky heroine uses her imagination and generosity of spirit to make the best of life.

English-born novelist and playwright Frances Hodgson Burnett (1849-1924) is best known for her three children's classics: The Secret Garden, A Little Princess, and Little Lord Fauntleroy. Her 40-some books focus on sentimental, romantic themes, and her biography, written by her son (the model for Little Lord Fauntleroy), is called The Romantick Lady.