An Everyday Girl: A Story

"An Everyday Girl" by Amy Ella Blanchard is a heartwarming tale about a young orphan named Ellen North who suddenly has to navigate a new life with her cousin, Miss Orinda Crump, after her parents pass away. The story focuses on Ellen's journey of adapting to her unfamiliar surroundings, learning how to be useful around the house, and expressing her creative side. As Ellen interacts with her cousin and the people around her, she learns important life lessons about being strong, growing as a person, and the importance of family, even when it looks different than she expected. The book takes a hopeful tone as it shows Ellen's resilience and resourcefulness in the face of big changes, suggesting that she will find happiness and purpose as she builds a new identity.