Aprilly

by Jane D. Abbott

Jane Abbott's other charming "Stories for Girls" include RED ROBIN, HIGHACRES, LARKSPUR, KEINETH, and HAPPY HOUSE.

287 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1921

About the author

Jane Ludlow Drake Abbott (1879-1962) was an American author who began her career writing for adolescent girls, and went on to write adult romance. Born in Buffalo, New York, to a family involved in the shipbuilding industry of the Great Lakes region, she was educated at Cornell University, and married Buffalo attorney Frank A. Abbott. Most of her twenty juvenile titles were published under the name Jane D. Abbott, although a few were released under the name Jane Abbott. Her adult titles were all released under the name Jane Abbott.

Reviews

[Judy · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read an original edition, so it set the atmosphere for the story. I was hoping to make room for new titles by eliminating this one, but I do like the old "feel good" stories with the optimistic young girl who finds a place in everyone's hearts. The first couple of chapters were a little choppy (or was I too tired?), but once the author found her stride the story flowed smoothly.

[Tammie Groeneman · Rating 3 out of 5]

A rough start, but a good story with all the feels of small town by the sea during the 1920’s. There is a surprising ending which is satisfying.