“The Lost Prince” Precis

“The Lost Prince.” Historical Novel Society, Jane Nissan, 12 Oct. 2013,
          historicalnovelsociety.org/reviews/the-lost-prince-2/. 

          Jane Nissan, in her article entitled “The Lost Prince” (2013), repeatedly makes the claim that the famous Frances Burnett novel appeals in majority to kids, especially young children. She makes the claim that “…​​the idea at the heart of The Lost Prince is one that has perennial appeal for children” (Nissan 2013). Nissan supports this by explaining how deeply Burnett’s two daughters, Eva (6) and Flora (4), fell in love with the tale, such to the extent that they created a map of the fictional land of Samavia, essentially proving even in their young age that Burnett’s story was so gripping that even the most youthful of minds could not help but be enthralled by it. Her purpose was to act as an informant and advise those interested in reading The Lost Prince that the book was written to be a children’s novel and appeal to young boys, but that people of all ages and genders would find great enjoyment from reading its contents. Nissan establishes a rather informal relationship with her audience in the Historical Novel Society, primarily avid readers and lovers of the written word. This article is significant in the fact that Jane Nissan was able to encapsulate and summarize the child-like beauty and wonderment that Burnett lathered within the pages of The Lost Prince and effortlessly explain why the book is accepted an adored by all, but especially young boys and girls.