Georgina of the Rainbows

"Georgina of the Rainbows" by Annie Fellows Johnston is a charming children's story about a young girl named Georgina Huntingdon, living in an old house near the sea, where she relives her early childhood with a cast of interesting people like Mrs. Triplett, the Towncrier, and her mother; the book highlights adventure, the purity of youth, and the bonds of family, as Georgina begins to understand where she comes from and meets many unique people, which is demonstrated when she recalls her first memory: an old man's sneeze sending his teeth flying into the fire. The narrative paints a picture of a cozy coastal town full of interesting events, enhanced through her friendships with Mrs. Triplett and the Towncrier, who add joy to her everyday experiences; the story introduces Georgina as a kind and inquisitive child, beginning to figure out who she is as she struggles with her family's past, which is best expressed through the silver porringer that represents her family's history. The beginning of the book creates a sense of nostalgia and gives hints of the exciting journeys that will happen in her life.