The Luck of the Dudley Grahams As Related in Extracts from Elizabeth Graham's Diary

"The Luck of the Dudley Grahams" by Alice Calhoun Haines is a story unfolding in the early 1900s that follows the Dudley Graham family as they grapple with the death of their inventor father. The narrative, told through diary entries by Elizabeth Graham, the oldest daughter, pictures their fight against poverty and social challenges while managing the family and holding onto hope. The readers learn of the family--a mother, Elizabeth, and three siblings--who are just trying to overcome the situation of their father's death and the ensuing money problems. The readers discover the personalities, aspirations, and concerns of the family members. Elizabeth's diary reveals the family's fortitude and funny moments shown against a backdrop of hardship, teasing the struggles and adventures yet to come.