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The Wide, Wide World

By Susan Warner

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

"The Wide, Wide World" by Susan Warner is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story centers around a young girl named Ellen Montgomery, who f...

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2006-06-26
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"The Wide, Wide World" by Susan Warner is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story centers around a young girl named Ellen Montgomery, who faces trials and emotional turmoil as her mother falls ill and prepares for a significant change in their lives. The book delves into themes of love, faith, and resilience, with Ellen navigating the complexities of growing up amidst uncertainty and impending separation from her mother. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Ellen and her mother, Mrs. Montgomery, who is dealing with the distressing news of losing a lawsuit that forces changes to their lives. As Ellen tries to manage her own feelings about her mother’s health and the possibility of being left behind, she takes on small responsibilities around the house, showcasing her tender nature and the bond she shares with her mother. The opening passages set a poignant tone, as the pair grapples with their emotions and attempts to fortify themselves against the future challenges they are about to face, laying the groundwork for Ellen's journey of self-discovery and growth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

About the Author

Susan Bogert Warner was an American Presbyterian writer of religious fiction, children's fiction, and theological works. She is best remembered for her massive bestseller The Wide, Wide World. Her other works include Queechy, The Hills of the Shatemuc, Melbourne House, Daisy, Walks from Eden, House of Israel, What She Could, Opportunities, and House in Town. Warner and her sister, Anna, wrote a series of semi-religious novels that had extraordinary sales, including Say and Seal, Christmas Stocking, Books of Blessing, and The Law and the Testimony.

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