Discover a girl’s quiet journey from childhood to a new world of faith and friendship.
In this coming‑of‑age tale, a young Daisy travels south with family to begin a new chapter. The journey, the change of scenery, and the arrival at a bustling school place her in a world suddenly full of people, rules, and expectations. Amid the bustle, she seeks steadiness in memories, faith, and the quiet moments that keep her grounded.
As Daisy navigates a strict routine, friendships, and the balance between old comforts and new demands, the book follows her discovery of resilience, courage, and hope. It centers on inner growth as she learns to lean on her beliefs and trusted companions during moments of loneliness and adjustment.
- Endearing moments of travel, family dynamics, and the push of change.
- First encounters with teachers, new surroundings, and school life.
- Faith and prayer offering guidance during difficult or unsettled times.
- Quiet reflections on identity, belonging, and growing up in a new place.
Ideal for readers who enjoy historical coming‑of‑age stories with warmth, gentle humor, and hopeful interludes.
Daisy: A Southern Beginning: A young girl's coming-of-age journey through faith, friendship, and new routines
Susan Bogert Warner (1819 - 1885), was an American evangelical writer of religious fiction, children's fiction and theological works. Some of Susan Warner's works were written jointly with her younger sister Anna Bartlett Warner, who sometimes wrote under the pseudonym "Amy Lothrop". The Warner sisters also wrote famous children's Christian songs. Susan wrote "Jesus Bids Us Shine" while Anna was author of the first verse of the well-known children's song "Jesus Loves Me", which she wrote at Susan's request.