"Cicely and Other Stories" by Annie F. Johnston is a compilation that explores the life of Cicely Leeds, a young seamstress navigating the challenges of urban life and solitude in the early 1900s. The stories center on Cicely's unwavering spirit, the value of camaraderie, and the importance of empathy amid adversity; the story begins with her toiling in a bustling dress shop, experiencing the soreness of her work and the sadness of being alone, her attention turns to her sister Marcelle and the future reward of reuniting once their father's financial troubles are resolved. Cicely's day brightens when Rhoda Balfour, a rich client, walks into the shop, triggering a bond that offers Cicely a spark of optimism in the face of her battles. These tales show Cicely's strength as she pushes forward, highlighting her quest to establish bonds, build friendships, and find support within the big city.
Cicely and Other Stories
By Annie F. (Annie Fellows) Johnston
In a bustling city, a hardworking young woman discovers the transformative power of friendship and hope as she confronts the obstacles of her daily existence.
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About the AuthorAnnie Fellows Johnston was an American author of children's fiction who wrote the popular The Little Colonel series, which was the basis for the 1935 Shirley Temple film The Little Colonel; many of the books were illustrated by photographer Kate Matthews. She was born and grew up in McCutchanville, Indiana, a small unincorporated town near Evansville, Indiana.
Annie Fellows Johnston was an American author of children's fiction who wrote the popular The Little Colonel series, which was the basis for the 1935 Shirley Temple film The Little Colonel; many of the books were illustrated by photographer Kate Matthews. She was born and grew up in McCutchanville, Indiana, a small unincorporated town near Evansville, Indiana.
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