Little Miss Oddity - Blanchard, Amy E.
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Little Miss Oddity by Amy Ella Blanchard is a children's novel about a young girl facing adversity with imagination and resilience. Cassy Law, from a poor family, finds solace in her love for nature despite the harshness of her environment. As she discovers two tiny green shoots in a neglected backyard, she dreams of creating a beautiful garden. Despite mockery from other children, Cassy and her brother protect the fragile plant, showcasing her determination and hope. The story highlights the contrast between the grim reality of her life and her vibrant inner world, filled with dreams of…mehr

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Little Miss Oddity by Amy Ella Blanchard is a children's novel about a young girl facing adversity with imagination and resilience. Cassy Law, from a poor family, finds solace in her love for nature despite the harshness of her environment. As she discovers two tiny green shoots in a neglected backyard, she dreams of creating a beautiful garden. Despite mockery from other children, Cassy and her brother protect the fragile plant, showcasing her determination and hope. The story highlights the contrast between the grim reality of her life and her vibrant inner world, filled with dreams of beauty and friendship. Cassy's spirit and imagination shine through as she seeks solace in the natural world, transforming her struggles into sources of creativity and hope. Her journey is one of growing resilience, where she turns ordinary moments into extraordinary adventures, revealing how the power of dreams can transcend difficult circumstances. This heartfelt tale captures the purity of childhood imagination and the strength found in the simplest joys of life, offering inspiration to young readers.
Autorenporträt
Amy Ella Blanchard was an American writer, born on June 28, 1854, in Baltimore, Maryland, to Daniel Harris Blanchard and Sarah Reynolds. She was educated in public schools and later studied art in New York City and Philadelphia. Early in her career, Blanchard worked as an art teacher at the Woman's College in Baltimore, now Goucher College, before moving to teach drawing and painting in Plainfield, New Jersey. Blanchard s literary career began at the young age of 16 when her first poem was published. By the age of 19, she published her first book, but her major success came in 1893 when her stories gained widespread attention. In 1888, she published Bonny Bairns in collaboration with artist Ida Waugh, a book that was notable for its high-quality illustrations and catchy verses. Blanchard and Waugh shared a deep personal and professional bond, collaborating on many projects. She lived in Washington, D.C. for a time, where she continued to write and received recognition for her contributions to American literature. She died on July 4, 1926, in Bailey Island, Maine, and is buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Maryland.