Sara Stanley

Sara Stanley was the daughter of Blair Stanley and Ruth King, and the niece of Hetty King. She was a main character in the television series Road to Avonlea.

Biography
Born and initially raised in Montreal, Sara was the only child born to Blair Stanley and his wife, Ruth King. Ruth died from tuberculosis when Sara was a toddler, so Sara was primarily raised by her nanny, Louisa. When Sara was ten-years-old, her father is accused of embezzlement and she is sent with Louisa to Sara's maternal relatives in Avonlea on Prince Edward Island. In Avonlea, Sara is separated from her nanny and resides with her two maiden aunts, Hetty and Olivia King.

Etymology
Sara, alternatively spelled Sarah, is a female given name of Jewish origin meaning a "woman of high rank", often translated as "princess" or "female minister."

Behind the scenes
Portrayal Trivia
 * Sarah Polley portrayed Sara Stanley throughout Road to Avonlea (1990-1996).
 * Sara Stanley is based on the character of the same name from Lucy Maud Montgomery's books, The Story Girl and The Golden Road, where she is also known as the "Story Girl" of the former's title. She is another cousin of the King family.

Appearances
Book appearances
 * The Story Girl
 * The Golden Road

TV series appearances
 * Road to Avonlea (1990-1996)