Little Lord Fauntleroy

Frances Hodgson Burnett's classic tale, "Little Lord Fauntleroy," introduces readers to Cedric Errol, a charming and innocent American boy living in humble circumstances in 1880s New York. When he unexpectedly inherits the title of Lord Fauntleroy and becomes heir to a vast English estate, he and his beloved mother, "Dearest," move to England. Cedric's gruff, misanthropic grandfather, the Earl of Dorincourt, intends to mold him into a proper aristocrat. However, it is Cedric's pure heart, unwavering belief in others' goodness, and natural compassion that ultimately transform the Earl, teaching him profound lessons about kindness, responsibility, and the true meaning of nobility. This story explores themes of family reconciliation, social class, and the powerful influence of a child's love. It is suitable for children aged 4-11, offering a gentle narrative rich in historical detail and moral lessons.

"Nothing in the world is so strong as a kind heart," according to the author of Little Lord Fauntleroy, whose other popular works include "A Little Princess and "The Secret Garden. Frances Hodgson Burnett's conviction that love conquers all is memorably embodied in this tale of an American boy who is transported from the mean streets of nineteenth-century New York to the splendor of his titled grandfather's English manor. Young Cedric is to be schooled by the crotchety old Earl in the manners of the peerage; as it happens, the child teaches the man some valuable lessons about the true meaning of nobility. Unabridged republication of a standard edition.