Grandmother Elsie

"Grandmother Elsie" by Martha Finley is a story about love, family support, and tough times. It follows Elsie Dinsmore, who deals with taking care of her sick kids, who have measles and worrying about her sister Virginia's unhappy marriage. The story starts with the Ion family returning home, and the mood is sad because of the children's illness. Elsie and her father, Mr. Dinsmore, show how much they care for each other and the rest of their family as they are faced with potentially difficult or negative news. Overall, the novel explores how families stick together and stay strong when things get hard, especially when dealing with illness and sadness.