Melbourne House

"Melbourne House" by Susan Warner is a story that follows Daisy Randolph, a young girl searching for meaning in her life, who finds herself pondering difficult questions about her beliefs and right and wrong in a society that doesn't always care about everyone. The story follows Daisy as she deals with her relationships with her family, friends, and those who are less fortunate, exploring ideas of kindness, responsibility, and growing as a person. Early in the story, Daisy is presented as she thinks about what it really means to be a Christian. The book sets the scene for her relationships with her uncaring parents and her deep desire to understand her faith, which leads her to seek advice from a Sunday-school teacher. As Daisy goes on adventures, like picking wintergreens with a friend and planning a birthday party for her family's workers, her pure heart and caring nature shine through, showing innocence and her internal struggles with the call to Christian service.