This is the story of a wealthy little girl, Sara Crewe. She doesn't have anything in the world but her father and she loves him very much. He places Sara in Miss Minchin's boarding school in London. Miss Minchin is a heartless woman. She only cares about Sara's wealth. When she is 11 years old something tragic happens and Sara loses everything. Miss Minchin starts to treat Sara very badly, but Sara has a very strong character and a kind heart. But what happens to Sara next?