Meredith's Ann

by Elizabeth Gray Vining

They wished for mystery and adventure -- and found both in the White Mountains of New Hampshire.

Hardcover

First published January 1, 1927

About the author

Elizabeth Gray Vining began her distinguished writing career with children's books because she said "they enjoy their books so much, read and re-read them—which is satisfying to a hard-working author." Later she began to write for adults as well, and they, too, read and re-read her books. among the most popular of these books are Windows for the Crown Prince, The Virginia Exiles, Friend of Life, Take Heed of Loving Me, and Flora.
—From the back of "Return To Japan"
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Elizabeth Janet Gray, also known as Elizabeth Gray Vining, was a prominent Quaker, known for having gone to Japan after World War II to tutor Emperor Akihito of Japan in English while he was the Crown Prince. She was a graduate of Bryn Mawr College, and a noted author of children's and adult literature. She won the Newbery Award for Adam of the Road, published in 1942.

Reviews

[Emily Stegman · Rating 5 out of 5]

A sweet old book about a young girl who was adopted into a family after her parents died and her brother disappeared. Not an overly complicated plot, definitely geared towards teens, but still a good read.

[Chrysostom · Rating 3 out of 5]

1920s juvenile. Not bad of its kind.

[Phair · Rating 3 out of 5]

Found entry in my diary from 1963. No comment re the book apart from a 3star rating.