Amanda M. Douglas
Amanda Minnie Douglas was an American writer of adult and juvenile fiction. She was probably best remembered by young readers of her day for the Little Girl and Helen Grant series published over the decades flanking the turn of the twentieth century.
The Girls at Mount Morris
A young girl's sacrifice for her family leads her to a new world where she must balance dreams, class, and personal growth.
By Amanda M. Douglas
A Little Girl in Old Detroit
A spirited girl, raised in a mix of cultures during a time of revolution, seeks the truth of her mysterious origins.
By Amanda M. Douglas
Seven daughters
In a household brimming with sisters, experience family warmth alongside the challenges of growing into womanhood in a time of traditional expectations.
By Amanda M. Douglas
The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe; Or, There's No Place Like Home
Six orphaned siblings find humor and strength in their unique family life under the loving care of their grandmother, despite living in poverty in a run-down house they affectionately call a "shoe."
By Amanda M. Douglas
Helen Grant's Schooldays
A determined young woman must fight for her education against the traditional expectations of her family and society.
By Amanda M. Douglas
A Little Girl in Old Pittsburg
Amidst the echoes of revolution in early Pittsburg, a young girl comes of age, exploring the complexities of a community where war and diverse cultures intertwine.
By Amanda M. Douglas
A Little Girl in Old St. Louis
A young girl from France journeys to a new land and must find her place while navigating family tensions in a growing American town.
By Amanda M. Douglas
Kathie's Soldiers
As the Civil War looms, a young woman confronts profound issues of duty and loss as the men in her life prepare to face battle.
By Amanda M. Douglas
A Little Girl in Old Salem
A young girl from India must learn to navigate a new life in 19th-century America after the death of her father, while keeping the memories of her previous home alive.
By Amanda M. Douglas
A Little Girl in Old San Francisco
Orphaned during the Gold Rush, a young girl journeys to San Francisco, where she discovers the bustling city and a chance at new beginnings with her devoted uncle.
By Amanda M. Douglas
Hope Mills; Or, Between Friend and Sweetheart
Two childhood friends from vastly different worlds discover that ambition and societal pressure can either strengthen a bond or tear it apart.
By Amanda M. Douglas
A Little Girl in Old Philadelphia
Amidst the backdrop of a bygone era, a young girl's life is transformed as she journeys between the quiet countryside and the bustling city, learning profound lessons about family, society, and self.
By Amanda M. Douglas
A Little Girl in Old Boston
Orphaned and uprooted from England, a young girl must navigate a strange new land and find her place among a family of strangers in old Boston.
By Amanda M. Douglas
A Little Girl in Old Quebec
In early Quebec, a spirited young girl defies expectations and discovers the wonders of her new home with the help of a kind mentor.
By Amanda M. Douglas
A Little Girl in Old Washington
In old Washington, a young girl must navigate the choppy waters of a blended family so she can discover strength in an unfamiliar world.
By Amanda M. Douglas
In Wild Rose Time
A woman overcoming personal sorrow discovers the power of compassion when she buys wild roses from two young impoverished sisters, setting in motion a series of events that intertwines their lives and offers a glimmer of hope.
By Amanda M. Douglas
A Modern Cinderella
Bound to a life of chores and childcare, a young girl dares to dream of balls and fairy godmothers, hoping for a magical escape from her ordinary world.
By Amanda M. Douglas
A Little Girl of Long Ago; Or, Hannah Ann A Sequel to a Little Girl in Old New York
In a bygone era, a young girl's life unfolds amidst the warmth of family, the whispers of friendship, and the wonders of an ever-changing city.
By Amanda M. Douglas
A Little Girl in Old New York
A young girl's life turns upside down as she leaves the countryside, embraces a vibrant city, and discovers where she truly belongs.
By Amanda M. Douglas
A Little Girl in Old Chicago
In a young Chicago, a girl's arrival sparks a friendship that will help her navigate the challenges of pioneer life and discover the meaning of home.
By Amanda M. Douglas