Meg's Friend: A Story for Girls

"Meg's Friend: A Story for Girls" by Alice Corkran is a tale about a young, lonely girl named Meg growing up in a run-down boarding house, her life forever changed when she finds an unexpected friendship with a kind journalist. The story focuses on Meg and Mr. Standish, whose interactions fuel her determination to learn about the mother she never knew. The story shows how Meg's deep yearning for identity and belonging is explored alongside her journey for education and a better life, all while living with uncertainty; her resilience to find her place in the world.