I wasn't expecting to like it, although was a tad curious to read Burnett's other works. I got myself a copy of Aladdin's Classics version; a warning though: don't read P. Horvath's foreword. I don't know why she was chosen to write for this classic; all she's able to do for me was to turn me off from reading the selection.

Moving on...memorable parts of the story was the friendship between Mr. Hobbs ("i'll be jiggered!") and Cedric. You will undoubtedly fall in-love with the little lord and his Mom, whom he fondly calls "Dearest," since in his 7 y/o mind, she should rightfully be called as his father did before he died.

Quite insightful was the time when Fauntleroy was writing a letter that his Grandfather, the Earl, has asked him to do. Fauntleroy (child that he was, made a lot of spelling mistakes) and so he remarked, "...You see that's the way with words of more than one syllable; you have to look in the dictionary. It's always the safest. I'll write it over again."

I laughed out loud at this bit: Fauntleroy has successfully secured his post as a lord and was showing his grocer friend around the castle's picture gallery and the former thinking that he's in a museum of some sort:
"N--no!" said Fauntleroy, rather doubfully. "I don't think it's a museum. My grandfather says these are my ancestors."
"Your aunts' sisters!" ejaculated Mr. Hobbs. "All of 'em? Your great-uncle, he must have had a family! Did he raise 'em all?"

Book Details:

Title Little Lord Fauntleroy
Author Frances Hodgson Burnett
Reviewed By Purplycookie ( )

One of the sweetest and most loving children's books I've ever read. Very romantic and Love Conquers All.

This is a simple plot similar to Pollyanna only the main character is a boy. I loved this book for its depiction of what a child can be like; how each of us impacts for the better or the worse those we come into daily contact with. My eight year old daughter will love this book. I have added it to her reading selection for the coming school year. ( )

It's soppy and sentimental and idealises childhood in a totally unrealistic manner - and I still love it! Sometimes, it's nice to be able to suspend disbelief and decide that crusty old men can be indeed be won around by childish love, innocence and good manners. ( )

When I was little, two of my favorite books were A Little Princess and The Secret Garden (HarperClassics) by Frances Hodgson Burnett. When I grew up, they were still favorites. So a year ago when I was buying them for my little cousin, and I noticed "Little Lord Fauntleroy", I was astounded. How did I miss such a gem?

The story of little Cedric who warms his old grandfather's heart is beautifully written and quite touching. There is also a lesson to be learned, as we watch what Cedric does with his newfound wealth. What would you do if you were suddenly gifted with such a fortune? This story is perfect for anyone who enjoyed "A Little Princess" or "The Secret Garden"! ( )