The Minstrel’s MelodyBy: Eleanora E. TateMelissa WhiteThe Minstrel’s Melody is a story about a girl named Orphelia Bruce in 1904. She is twelve years old and wants to perform like the famous Madame Merrita, a famous lady with a traveling troupe, but, for some reason, her mom will not let her perf...
When I was younger, I absolutely ate up any book that the American Girls franchise published. And for good reason! Even after all of these years, when I re-read this one yesterday, I was sucked into this story, and I couldn't really believe how good it was. And when I say good, I mean, if I ever ...
There must be quite a few parents who subscribe to the belief that one shouldn't tell children "grown up" problems, even when those problems directly affect their lives. I've never personally seen any parents like this, but they must exist, considering what a constant plot point it is in lower gr...