This is a whole new story, just in the same setting. It was a pleasant surprise to discover that this book is far more than merely an additional riff of 'A Little Princess'. I decided to take the book as a fun chance to see what happened to Sara and friends, and as an opportunity to wander nostalgically through the corridors of Miss Minchin's prim and proper school. On the other hand, I was sceptical that another writer would be able to match the warm and cosy innocence with which the original is written and I was worried that it would appear as a twee or weak imitation without much substance. On the one hand, I wanted to catch-up with the characters. I am a big fan of the beloved classic 'A Little Princess' by Frances Hodgson Burnett, but when I found out that Holly Webb had written a sequel, I wasn't sure whether to read it. A pleasing read whether or not you enjoyed 'A Little Princess'. The gnarly historical fiction element does not make the story any less charming and cosy than the original, and Webb has successfully written in an uncannily similar style to Frances Hodgson Burnett. This is a whole new story, just in the same setting, with the added dimension of a well-handled exploration of women's rights in the early 20th century. Summary: This book is far more than merely an additional riff of 'A Little Princess'.
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