Katie Robertson A Girls Story of Factory Life

"Katie Robertson: A Girl's Story of Factory Life" by Margaret E. Winslow is a tale from the late 1800s about a girl named Katie Robertson, who bravely decides to work in a paper mill to help her family. The story looks at what it means to be independent, the value of working hard, and the tough choices young people face when they start earning money. Katie's mom is worried about her working in a factory, but Katie is eager to gain independence and provide for her loved ones. The book starts by showing Katie's excitement and innocence as she begins her factory job, interacts with her family, and genuinely wants to help. This sets the stage for the difficulties she will encounter as she balances her hopeful attitude with the tough realities of working and managing money.