This 6 volume series narrates the story of Mildred Keith, lovable female protagonist by Martha Finley and the cousin of Elsie Dinsmore. Written more or less during the first few Elsie Dinsmore books, the Mildred books often refer to their predecessor and provide a bridge between the two narratives. A MUST READ for all Elsie Dinsmore fans! Table of Content: Mildred Keith Mildred at Roselands Mildred and Elsie Mildred's Married Life, and a Winter with Elsie Dinsmore Mildred at Home: With Something About Her Relatives and Friends Mildred's Boys and Girls Mildred's New Daughter Martha Finley...

Martha Finley (1828-1909) was a teacher and author of numerous works, the most well known being the 28 volume Elsie Dinsmore series which was published over a span of 38 years. Excerpt: "Lulu's first thought on awaking the next morning, was of the talk of the previous evening, with her father. He had said she might have the pleasure of telling Gracie the good news in regard to the money to be earned by good conduct, and that which was to be given by him in the name of each of his older children; also the privilege he would accord them of selecting the particular cause, or causes, to which the...

"Elsie Dinsmore" - After her mother's death, Elsie an 8 years-old child must come to terms with the world around her, her over-protective father and her firm belief in God. It is a moving story of a young girl's dilemma between her love for her father and her God. "Mildred Keith" - A story of a family who have placed their trust in God in times of difficulty. Ella Clinton, or By Their Fruits Ye Shall Know Them: Ella Clinton, a bubbly little girl, wants to help others, but things don't often go as planned. An amusing tale of an innocent child. "Edith's Sacrifice" - Like Elsie, Edith is a woman...