Christie Redfern's Troubles

"Christie Redfern's Troubles" by Margaret M. Robertson is a story about a young girl named Christie as she navigates life after her mother’s passing. Located in a rural Scottish Canadian setting, the story follows Christie’s emotional development and her search for comfort after the death of her mother. The book opens with Christie as she is near a stream sharing her need for support and understanding during a troubling phase of her life. The early part of the story shows Christie's difficult home life, where she is looked after by her aunt who tries to fill the missing space left by Christie's mother. This creates an environment where Christie deals with feelings of emptiness and a strong desire for love. As the story unfolds, it pays close attention to Christie’s emotional challenges, her path to coming to terms with her problems, and her pursuit to find where she belongs in a sometimes confusing world.