"That Old-Time Child, Roberta": Her Home-Life on the Farm

"That Old-Time Child, Roberta: Her Home-Life on the Farm" by Sophie Fox Sea, is a heartwarming story about a young girl named Roberta Marsden, growing up on a Kentucky farm before the Civil War. The story shows Roberta's sweet personality and her special bonds with her family and the African American people who live and work on the farm. The storyline explores themes of kindness, caring for others, and the simple pleasures of country living, all through the innocent eyes of a child. We learn about Roberta's idyllic childhood, where she is known as "Lil Missus" for her nurturing actions, while she spreads happiness, helps children, and cares for animals amidst her family's troubles. Readers travel to a place of love and beauty, experiencing the simple joys of country life through Roberta's imagination.