Sara Crewe

Born in England and raised in the United States, Francis Hodgson Burnett was a prolific novelist and playwright who began her writing career as a teenager. She contributed to various periodicals and published her first story in Godey's Lady's Book. Burnett's literary journey includes novels like That Lass o' Lowrie's and Louisiana, but she gained widespread acclaim for her beloved children's books, notably Little Lord Fauntleroy and The Secret Garden, which continue to resonate with readers today.