Sara imagines that she is, in fact, a little princess at the school. Then, bad news arrives-Sara's wealthy father has died, leaving her penniless. Miss Minchin turns Sara into a servant and the other girls and servants give her the worst chores of the house. But Sara knows she can not only survive, but prosper, for she has the power of her imagination! You can hear "A Little Princess" read by Royal Shakespeare actor Lucy Whybrow. With the included CD you can hear the entire book, word for word, read along with the CD or read the story on your own. Each "HEAR IT READ IT" classic presents the world's greatest stories in an easy-to-read abridged format. The included CD contains a dramatic reading-with music and sound effects-that matches the text, word for word, so children of all ages and reading levels can read along. "HEAR IT READ IT" classics give young readers the best possible introduction to the world's timeless tales.