Esta serie narra el viaje de una niña que navega por la vida con notable honestidad, humor y coraje mientras se enfrenta a su pasado y busca pertenencia. Las narraciones están impregnadas de una profunda profundidad emocional y una narración perceptiva, ofreciendo una visión auténtica de la experiencia infantil. Los lectores se sienten atraídos por la cruda resonancia emocional y los personajes inolvidables que enfrentan los desafíos de la vida con una resiliencia extraordinaria. Estas obras son celebradas por su prosa excepcional y sus temas profundamente sentidos.
In Ellen Foster, the title character is an 11-year-old orphan who refers to herself as "old Ellen," an appellation that is disturbingly apt. Ellen is an old woman in a child's body; her frail, unhappy mother dies, her abusive father alternately neglects her and makes advances on her, and she is shuttled from one uncaring relative's home to another before she finally takes matters into her own hands and finds herself a place to belong
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At fifteen, Ellen navigates her new life with a permanent mother while grappling with feelings of unease. Despite her intelligence and resilience, she clings to remnants of her childhood, balancing her friendship with the ambitious Stuart, who wants to marry her, and caring for her neighbor, Starletta. As she faces the challenges of growing up, Ellen embarks on a journey toward self-discovery and broader horizons, showcasing her strength and adaptability amid change.