Review of A Little Princess (1995) by Cecily B — 06 Feb 2010

Sad and touching, but with a classic, feel-good, celluloid happy-ending. Great book.

This review of A Little Princess (1995) was written by Cecily B on 06 Feb 2010.

A Little Princess has generally received very positive reviews.

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