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During the early part of the 20th century the Little Colonel series was the most popular series for children. Published in 1895, this is the first in the series of books about Lloyd Sherman, the Little Colonel.

The Little Colonel is a heartwarming children's novel written by Annie Fellows Johnston. The story follows the life of a young girl named Lloyd Sherman, who is known as the Little Colonel due to her commanding personality. Lloyd comes from a wealthy family and lives in the South... Read Full Overview

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,... Read Full Overview

It was one of the prettiest places in all Kentucky where the Little Colonel stood that morning. She was reaching up on tiptoes, her eager little face pressed close against the iron bars of the great entrance gate that led to a fine old estate known as "Locust." A ragged little... Read Full Overview

The Little Colonel is a children's novel written by Annie Fellows Johnston. The story follows the life of a young girl named Lloyd Sherman, who is known as the ""Little Colonel"" due to her commanding presence and strong-willed nature. Lloyd lives in the southern United States... Read Full Overview

The Little Colonel, has been regarded as significant work throughout human history, and in order to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to ensure its preservation by republishing this book in a contemporary format for both current and future generations... Read Full Overview

It was one of the prettiest places in all Kentucky where the Little Colonel stood that morning. She was reaching up on tiptoes, her eager little face pressed close against the iron bars of the great entrance gate that led to a fine old estate known as "Locust." A ragged little... Read Full Overview

"The Little Colonel" by Annie Fellows Johnston is a beloved children's classic that has charmed readers for generations with its heartwarming story and captivating characters. This endearing tale, originally published in 1895, continues to resonate with readers of all ages,... Read Full Overview

Return to the heart of 19th-century Kentucky with Annie Fellows Johnston's beloved juvenile fiction, "The Little Colonel." This timeless story explores themes of friendship and Southern life through the eyes of a young protagonist.

Annie Fellows Johnston (1863-1931) was an American author of children's fiction. She was born and grew up in McCutchanville, Indiana, a small unincorporated town near Evansville, Indiana. Johnston wrote the popular The Little Colonel series, which was the basis for the 1935 Shirley... Read Full Overview