Helen Lester was the very first book Isabella “Pansy” Alden wrote. It won the American Reform Tract and Book Society contest in 1865: the prize was rewarded to the manuscript that would best explain God's plan of salvation so plainly that young readers could easily follow its teachings, and so winsomely that some of them might be moved to take Jesus Christ for their Savior, Master, and Friend. Helen Lester is a beautiful little story about how Christ changes the hearts and lives of young children and their families.
Listened to the Audible recording and it was quite good. But I'm going to print out a hardcopy for grandkids. Some might find it VERY religious.... but exactly right for the girl who wants to be baptized soon. And Helen's brother Cleveland seems like a good role model for the boy who was baptized last year.