The Ollivant Orphans (1915)

By Inez Haynes Irwin and Inez Haynes Gillmore

Book Overview

The Ollivant Orphans is a novel written by Inez Haynes Gillmore and published in 1915. The story revolves around the lives of three siblings, Peggy, Billy, and Allie Ollivant, who become orphans after their parents die in a car accident. The children are sent to live with their wealthy but distant grandfather, who is not interested in taking care of them.The siblings soon realize that they are not welcome in their grandfather's home and are treated poorly by their uncle and aunt. They decide to run away and make their way to the small town of Rosemont. There, they meet a kind-hearted woman named Miss Cornelia who takes them in and helps them start a new life.As the children adjust to their new surroundings, they encounter various challenges and obstacles but also make new friends and have new experiences. They learn valuable life lessons and discover the importance of family and community.The Ollivant Orphans is a heartwarming and inspirational story that explores themes of resilience, friendship, and family. It is a timeless classic that has been beloved by readers for over a century.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165607379
• ISBN13: 9781165607372
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 324 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"