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Sara Crewe is a bright pupil at Miss Minchin’s London boarding school. After her father dies, she is left destitute. While living in the school’s humble quarters, Sara endures hardship and discrimination. A mysterious benefactor later rescues her, offering hope and a chance to reclaim her status.
First publish date: 1996
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Deborah Hautzig
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