A little princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett was my absolutely favorite book for many years in my childhood, read every version I could find and even the full unabridged book, which for a kid like me was a big thing. I've read a few of her stories since then and see definitely has a preferred style arc for her main characters. They are usually so sickeningly sweet and super well maned people. This was a good story with an interesting plot but not an new favorite by her. Felt a little hard to connect to the story but was still enjoyable