Little Saint Elizabeth and Other Stories

The title story Little Saint Elizabeth tells the story of a young girl who dedicates her life to helping others and is eventually rewarded with a miraculous gift. Other stories in the collection include The Story of Prince Fairyfoot The Proud Little Grain of Wheat Behind the White Brick and The Unkind Gardener. Burnetts writing in these stories is characterized by her warmth and compassion for her characters as well as her skillful use of vivid descriptions and imagery. The collection is a testament to Burnetts talent as a storyteller and her enduring appeal as a writer of childrens literature.