This classic book is the first instalment of Annie F. Johnston s eponymous children s series, The Little Colonel . It is a semi-biographical story of a girl who becomes known as the little Colonel due to her bullying, which resonates with the personality of her grandfather, a former colonel on the confederate side. A charming and timeless tale, The Little Colonel would make for a great addition to any family collection, and is not to be missed by fans of Johnston s work. Annie Fellows Johnston (1863 1931) was an American author famous for writing popular children's books. Other notable works...