I recently finished reading a heartwarming story called Little Meg's Children by Hesba Stretton. This charming book follows the journey of Meg as she struggles to care for her seven siblings after the death of their mother. Despite facing many challenges and obstacles, Meg remains resilient and determined to keep her family together.

Stretton's writing beautifully captures the love and bond between Meg and her siblings. The characters are well-developed and relatable, making it easy for readers to connect with their struggles and triumphs. The story is filled with touching moments that tug at the heartstrings and remind us of the importance of family and resilience.

One aspect of the book that stood out to me was the strong sense of community and support that Meg receives from her neighbors and friends. It serves as a reminder that we are never truly alone in our hardships and that there is always help available if we are willing to accept it.

Overall, Little Meg's Children is a touching and inspiring read that will leave a lasting impression on readers of all ages. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a heartwarming story about the power of love, family, and determination.

Book Description:
This is the touching and endearing story of Little Meg and her trials and difficulties as she does her best to look after 'her children' after their mother dies.

Father is away at sea and is expected every day, but when father's ship comes in he is not aboard! With the help of her new friend and neighbour Kitty, she finds out that he was 'took bad' on the other side of the world, who knows when or if he will ever make it back. Meanwhile, Little Meg must take care of Robby and baby. There are better days and worse days. There is the wonderful trip to Temple Gardens and the difficult process of pawning away their best clothes so Meg can buy food and coal. But through everything, Meg's simple childlike faith in God carries her through as each of her prayers are faithfully answered and a happy ending comes in sight! ( fiddlesticks)