Elsie Dinsmore

By Martha Finley

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Witness a sweet young girl’s emotional voyage as she struggles to win the heart of her aloof father amidst a world of cruelty and expectation.

Genres

Children & Young Adult Reading Culture/Civilization/Society Fiction

Released

2004-09-01

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Summary

"Elsie Dinsmore" by Martha Finley is a heartwarming tale of a young girl in the 1800s, Elsie Dinsmore; she yearns for love and grapples with the complexities of family dynamics. Elsie lives at Roselands and studies under Miss Day. She faces cruelty at every turn. Upon meeting her father, who has been gone for a long time, she seeks his love. She is greatly challenged because he is indifferent towards her. Readers discover Elsie's thoughtful inner life as she shows kindness and her strong beliefs. The themes of facing hardship, how family shapes who we are, and the strength of character come to light.