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A surprising and romantic YA retelling-mashup of A Little Princess and The Secret Garden by bestselling authors Margaret Stohl and Melissa de la Cruz.
Best friends Mary Lennox, Sara Crewe, and Cedric Erroll have each other, and they are the only reason boarding school isn t completely insufferable.
Tragically, Mary s father passes away after he's stripped of his fortune, leaving her orphaned and with just one possession: a ticket to a ship that will bring her to the home of her last living relative, in America. But Cedric can't bear to say goodbye, and reveals that he s the son of an earl with endless riches . . . and a huge estate that the three of them can run away to, leaving the boarding school--and thoughts of America--behind.
That s when Sara and Cedric discover that there's more to them than friendship, and Mary begins spending time with a handsome local boy--a relationship that quickly blossoms into romance.
It turns out that Maythem Estate is more than just a getaway--it's a secret garden of budding romance.
Filled with charm, romance, and swoon, and inspired by some of classic literature's most beloved characters, The Secret Princess is the perfect blend of A Little Princess and The Secret Garden-- and the perfect companion to Jo & Laurie.
About the author
Margaret Stohl is a #1
New York Times bestselling author, she has been published in fifty countries and thirty-two languages and has sold more than ten million books worldwide. She has published fifteen novels and graphic novels, as well as contributed to several games and countless comics since her debut. Learn more at mstohl.com and follow Margie on Twitter @mstohl and on Instagram @margaret_stohl.
Melissa de la Cruz is the #1
New York Times, #1
Publisher’s Weekly and #1
IndieBound bestselling author of many critically acclaimed and award-winning novels for readers of all ages. Her books have topped
USA Today,
Wall Street Journal and
Los Angeles Times bestseller lists and have been published in more than twenty countries with over ten million copies in print. Her latest books include
Never After, a middle grade fairytale series and
High School Musical: The Musical: The Series: The Road Trip. Melissa de la Cruz lives in West Hollywood with her husband and daughter.
Summary
A surprising and romantic YA retelling-mashup of A Little Princess and The Secret Garden by bestselling authors Margaret Stohl and Melissa de la Cruz.
Best friends Mary Lennox, Sara Crewe, and Cedric Erroll are best friends. And thank goodness, since their boarding school is basically insufferable. When one of the friends suffers a personal tragedy, a plan—and a secret—change everything for the trio . . . for good.
Filled with charm and romance, and inspired by some of classic literature's most beloved characters, The Secret Princess is the perfect blend of A Little Princess and The Secret Garden—and the perfect companion to Jo & Laurie.
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Praise for A Secret Princess:
"Readers nostalgic for Burnett s Victorian world will enjoy this adaptation." Kirkus Reviews
A charming mash-up of Frances Hodgson Burnett s beloved classics A Secret Garden, A Little Princess, and Little Lord Fauntleroy . . . Emotionally-driven dialogue . . . and sophisticated language will keep readers, especially fans of Burnett s work, turning pages to see just how these distinct characters can define their futures. The Bulletin of the Center for Children s Books
