Táto séria sleduje osudy mladého dievčaťa, ktoré sa s neuveriteľnou úprimnosťou, humorom a odvahou vyrovnáva so svojou minulosťou a hľadá svoje miesto vo svete. Príbehy sú plné dojemnej hĺbky a prenikavého rozprávania, ktoré autenticky zachytávajú zážitky z detstva. Čitatelia sú oslovení silnými emóciami a nezabudnuteľnými postavami, ktoré sa potýkajú s výzvami života s pozoruhodnou silou. Ide o diela vyznačujúce sa výnimočným jazykom a srdcervúcimi témami.
In Ellen Foster, the title character is an 11-year-old orphan who refers to herself as "old Ellen," an appellation that is disturbingly apt. Ellen is an old woman in a child's body; her frail, unhappy mother dies, her abusive father alternately neglects her and makes advances on her, and she is shuttled from one uncaring relative's home to another before she finally takes matters into her own hands and finds herself a place to belong
At fifteen, Ellen navigates her new life with a permanent mother while grappling with feelings of unease. Despite her intelligence and resilience, she clings to remnants of her childhood, balancing her friendship with the ambitious Stuart, who wants to marry her, and caring for her neighbor, Starletta. As she faces the challenges of growing up, Ellen embarks on a journey toward self-discovery and broader horizons, showcasing her strength and adaptability amid change.