Little Lord Fauntleroy (LARGE PRINT EDITION)

Little Lord Fauntleroy is a classic children's novel written by Frances Hodgson Burnett. This particular edition is a large print version, making it easier for those with visual impairments to read. The story follows a young boy named Cedric Errol, who lives with his mother in New York City. Cedric's life changes dramatically when he learns that he is actually the heir to a British earldom, and he must move to England to live with his grandfather, the Earl of Dorincourt. Despite the challenges of adjusting to his new life and the expectations of his aristocratic family, Cedric remains kind-hearted and optimistic. Along the way, he befriends many people, including his grandfather, who initially disapproved of him. The novel explores themes of family, class, and the importance of kindness and compassion. With its charming characters and heartwarming story, Little Lord Fauntleroy has remained a beloved children's classic for over a century.(LARGE PRINT EDITION) 1926. Burnett, began as a novelist, but she is now best remembered for her children's books including The Secret Garden and Sara Crewe (which was later rewritten to become The Little Princess). Her romance novels were also quite popular during her lifetime. In the story of Little Lord Fauntleroy seven-year-old Cedric Errol, the son of an American woman and a disinherited English Earl, unexpectedly inherits the title of Lord Fauntleroy when all of the the other heirs die. His grandfather, the Earl of Dorincourt-who has always disliked Cedric's mother-makes arrangements for Cedric to come and live with him at the family estate, while Cedric's mother will be given a nearby but separate home. Cedric's mother agrees to this arrangement for the boy's sake, and he is forced to live with his cranky and selfish grandfather. Can Cedric's kind and generous nature, inherited from his mother, change the Earl's outlook on life? See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.