Little Mother Mattie (1880)

Little Mother Mattie is a novel by Ellen Ross, first published in 1880. The story follows the life of Mattie, a young girl who is forced to grow up quickly after her mother dies and her father becomes an alcoholic. Mattie takes on the role of caretaker for her younger siblings and manages to keep her family together despite their poverty and the challenges they face. Along the way, she meets and befriends a wealthy woman who helps her to get an education and pursue her dreams. The novel explores themes of family, poverty, perseverance, and the power of education. It is a heartwarming and inspiring tale of a young girl's resilience and determination in the face of adversity.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.