Elsie's Impossible Choice

So this isn't a completely accurate review, because I don't own the paperback versions of these books, only the hardback ones. So as to the quality of the book and binding, etc., I have nothing to say. However, as to the quality of the stories, I have a lot to say. Very often I hear people say that they do not like these series (Millie Keith and the more popularly known Elsie Dinsmore series). For clarification, I will tell you that in the 1800's, authoress Martha Finley wrote the Elsie Dinsmore series. There are about 30 books in that series. Recently, the company Mission City Press took these books and revised and condensed them into 8 newer, easier to read books. They did the same of Martha's other series, Mildred Keith, and created the 8-book Millie Keith series, as well as the Violet Travilla series. Okay, so now that we have that cleared up, I will say that I haven't read the original series. I find Mission City Press's revisions easy to read and very powerful. I first read these series when I was about 12, and I still love them (at 16 years old). Elsie, Millie, and Violet are strong, moral characters that are great heroines for all girls. These books have strong Christian themes, but also have lovely romances, adventure, and a bit of sadness, too, in some of the books. Bottom line, these books brought about a notable change in my character and personality. Faith-building, enjoyable reads. Highly recommended to girls and women alike! *Side note: I considered summarizing the story here, but I decided against it. It's an awesome story, so read it. ;)

My 9 yr old D. is just embarking on the Elsie journey. It is a wonderful series of character building books. I debated on whether to get the original books or the updated version. I ended up choosing the updated version. The character life lessons are still there but with a little more ease in reading them.

If you love to read series books than Elsie is for you! Her troubles get so sad sometimes but it always turns out okay in the end. She is a strong Christian girl and I love these books so very much. I looked at the other ones about Elsie Dinsmore that aren't like this (they are paperback ) and they were different.Not as easy to read or fun. Read all of them, but when is Book 5 coming out! Thanks!

If you love to read series books than Elsie is for you! Her troubles get so sad sometimes but it always turns out okay in the end. She is a strong Christian girl and I love these books so very much. I looked at the other ones about Elsie Dinsmore that aren't like this (they are paperback ) and they were different.Not as easy to read or fun. Read all of them, but when is Book 5 coming out! Thanks!

My mother received the first 4 books in the Elsie series when she was a child. I, too, read these as a child. I have just got them out and read them again. I would LOVE to have a copy of all 28 just for my and my family's reading pleasure.I believe they are a wonderful guide for the life of anyone today. Striving for perfection in obedience to our parents and Heavenly Father is what is really required of us all.