Dorothy Canfield Fisher (1879-1958) was a pioneer in children's literature. In addition to writing more than fifty books for children, she was a member of the Book-of-the-Month Club and a key reviewer for the New York Times. While Ms. Fisher lived most of her life in New York City, she retained an enormous affection for the hills of Vermont, where she was raised.
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What if your worst nightmare was the best thing that ever happened to you? Nine-year-old Elizabeth Ann has spent her entire life sheltered under a glass jar - anxious, coddled, and completely reliant on grown-ups to make every single decision for her. But... SEE MORE