A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett Sara Crewe grew up in India, but at the onset of World War I, her father procured her a place at a very prestigious boarding school in England. Every comfort was provided for her and she was a favorite in the school - until news of her father's …
Prince Caspian by C. S. Lewis In Prince Caspian, C.S. Lewis takes us back to Narnia. Although it has only been a year since Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy left Narnia as Kings and Queens, hundreds of Narnian years have passed. Narnia is now held by a usurper to the throne, King Miraz. His …
Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens Reviewed in Poetry by Alison B, Age 13 Through My Eyes To an orphaned child, a fragile soul Home is the reeking alley, the dirty haystack Parents are the easily angered employers, the administrators of beating Food is the stale crumb, the putrid chunk of meat Water is the drop that …
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, by Mark Twain Reviewed by Christina S., Age 11 Deceitful wonders, wonderful lies, came from the thief. They came from the pirate, the Indian, the boy, Tom Sawyer. 'Thomas Sawyer' when he's in trouble, 'Capt'n Tom' when he's a playin'. Aunt Polly calls 'im "mischief," Becky calls 'im "Sweet." Most …
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte is a classic in British literature. Bronte creates vivid scenes and pathetic characters drawing us immediately into 18th century England. Jane is a lonely orphan, mistreated by her closest relatives. She's sent to a dismal boarding school where the abuse continues. Nevertheless, Jane finds a couple of friends who encourage …
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