Obscure-But-Brilliant Childrens Stories (from my past)
Discover the best obscure children's books that deserve a spotlight! From Frances Hodgson Burnett's *A Little Princess* to Anne McCaffrey's *Dragonsong*, explore brilliant, forgotten juvenile fiction gems.
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A Little Princess
by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Sara Crewe, a pupil at Miss Minchin's London school, is left in poverty when her father dies but is later rescued by a mysterious benefactor.
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The Twenty-One Balloons
by William Pene du Bois
A Newbery Medal Winner Professor William Waterman Sherman intends to fly across the Pacific Ocean. But through a twist of fate, he lands on Krakatoa, and discovers a world of unimaginable wealth, eccentric inhabitants, and incredible balloon inventions.Winner of the 1948 Newbery Medal, this classic fantasy-adventure is now available in a handsome new edition. "William Pene du Bois combines his rich imagination, scientific tastes, and brilliant artistry to tell astory that has no age limit."—The Horn Book
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Dragonsong
by Anne McCaffrey
Forbidden by her father to indulge in music in any way, a girl on the planet Pern runs away, taking shelter with the planet's fire lizards who, along with her music, open a new life for her.