Susan Warner
Susan Bogert Warner was an American Presbyterian writer of religious fiction, children's fiction, and theological works. She is best remembered for her massive bestseller The Wide, Wide World. Her other works include Queechy, The Hills of the Shatemuc, Melbourne House, Daisy, Walks from Eden, House of Israel, What She Could, Opportunities, and House in Town. Warner and her sister, Anna, wrote a series of semi-religious novels that had extraordinary sales, including Say and Seal, Christmas Stocking, Books of Blessing, and The Law and the Testimony.
The Carpenter's Daughter
In a humble home weighed down by poverty and despair, a young girl's unwavering hope and devotion is tested as she struggles to save her family from falling apart.
By Susan Warner
Trading
Amidst a joyous Christmas gathering, a young woman's happiness is challenged by a growing awareness of the struggles of the less fortunate, setting her on a path to bridge the gap between her privileged life and their desperate needs.
By Susan Warner
Wych Hazel
A young woman bravely seeks adventure beyond her sheltered upbringing.
By Susan Warner
Say and Seal, Volume I
In a peaceful town, the arrival of a new teacher ignites both curiosity and conflict, setting the stage for a clash of ideas and expectations.
By Susan Warner
Melbourne House
A young girl's quest to understand faith and kindness leads her to discover the true meaning of compassion in a world filled with inequality.
By Susan Warner
The Wide, Wide World
Forced to grow up fast, a young girl must find strength and kindness in a world turned upside down by illness and loss.
By Susan Warner
The End of a Coil
A curious and intelligent young girl journeys to a new home and starts to discover the world while staying with her aunt and uncle.
By Susan Warner
Queechy
A spirited young girl’s joyful innocence clashes with her grandfather's financial desperation as they struggle to keep their beloved family farm afloat.
By Susan Warner
Pine Needles
Amidst woodland picnics and family reunions, faith and friendship intertwine, guiding characters through everyday experiences.
By Susan Warner
Daisy
** A young girl's life takes unexpected turns of faith, family, and learning as she reckons with a new home, a stern educator, and the realities of the world around her estate.
By Susan Warner
Melbourne House, Volume 1
A privileged young girl questions her family's faith and wealth as she grapples with understanding how to live a moral life and help those less fortunate.
By Susan Warner
The House in Town
Two siblings navigate family, identity, and duty as they settle into a new home and confront life's moral complexities.
By Susan Warner
Opportunities
After being baptized, a young woman’s kind heart leads her to discover that faith means learning to serve others, even when faced with personal and familial expectations.
By Susan Warner
Daisy
A young girl's bright world turns gray as she moves to a new home, gains a governess, and begins to understand the complexities of family and society.
By Susan Warner
Say and Seal, Volume II
Amidst a festive season, two souls find their connection deepening through shared moments and hidden affections, weaving a tale of love's gentle awakening.
By Susan Warner
Nobody
In a world obsessed with high standing and societal expectations, an innocent girl must navigate love and acceptance while remaining true to herself.
By Susan Warner
A Red Wallflower
In a tale of loss and newfound connection, a young woman finds solace in friendship as she and her widowed father navigate life's complexities.
By Susan Warner
Queechy, Volume II
A young woman discovers the challenges of love and responsibility while she manages her family's farm amidst societal expectations and building relationships.
By Susan Warner
Daisy in the Field
Amidst a nation divided, a young woman wrestles with her heart, torn between a soldier's love and her family's expectations.
By Susan Warner
The Old Helmet, Volume II
A young woman wrestling with faith and self-doubt finds solace in community, nature, and an unexpected mentor as she begins a journey toward redemption and peace.
By Susan Warner