A Little Girl in Old Salem

Name: A Little Girl in Old Salem
Author: Amanda M. Douglas

By Amanda M. Douglas

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A young girl from a distant, warmer home comes to live with elderly relatives in an old New England seaport and adjusts to domestic routines, schooling, and new friendships. The narrative follows her childhood's small adventures and disappointments, family tensions, and lessons in faith and resilience, tracing her emotional growth through schooling, social encounters, first affections, bereavement, and changing town life. Through domestic scenes and community events the story depicts how personal courage, sympathy, and practical kindness help the girl and those around her respond to loss and the slow transformation of their town.

About the Author

Amanda M. Douglas

Amanda M. Douglas was an American author known for her children's literature, particularly her series "A Little Girl in Old..." which explores the lives of young girls in various historical American cities. Her works, including "A Little Girl in Old Boston" and "A Little Girl in Old Chicago," provide a nostalgic glimpse into the past, blending adventure with educational elements about American history. Douglas's storytelling often emphasizes themes of family, friendship, and the everyday experiences of young girls, making her books both engaging and relatable for her audience. Through her writing, she contributed significantly to the genre of children's historical fiction.