Cedric Errol, a kind-hearted boy living modestly in New York with his mother, discovers one day that he is the heir to an English noble title. Suddenly, his life changes completely: he must travel to England to meet his grandfather, a stern and solitary earl.
With his innocence, joy, and generous spirit, little Cedric will transform the gloomy family castle and awaken in his grandfather feelings he believed long forgotten.
First published in 1886, Little Lord Fauntleroy is a touching story about kindness, generosity, and the redeeming power of love. A timeless classic by Frances Hodgson Burnett that continues to win the hearts of readers generation after generation.
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Frances Hodgson Burnett (1849-1924) was a British-American novelist and playwright, renowned for her children's books that have endured as timeless classics. Born in Manchester, England, she emigrated to the United States in her youth. She achieved literary success with works such as Little Lord Fauntleroy and, most notably, The Secret Garden, published in 1911. Her writing blends sensitivity, imagination, and a deep faith in the ability of children to grow and heal through love and nature.