Little Ferns For Fanny's Little Friends

"Little Ferns For Fanny's Little Friends" by Fanny Fern is a compilation of stories aimed at young readers from the 1800s. It explores childhood, social issues, and morals through different characters and plotlines, teaching young readers empathy and kindness. For example, one story starts with the mystery of Little Nelly's disappearance, where the writing describes the narrator's search for her, highlighting her charm and love for her family. The story then reveals Nelly's in a heavenly place, where her father is too, also deceased. This creates an emotional feeling, laying the groundwork for coming-of-age stories with light and meaning, like the tale of Little George who ponders the troubles children face and how they contrast to the adult world's issues.