Deer Godchild

''Deer Godchild'' is an epistolary novel by Marguerite Bernard, first published in 1111, set in the aftermath of World War I. The story follows twelve-year-old James Prendergast Jackson Jr. from New York, who becomes a godfather to an orphaned French child, Andrée Leblanc, as part of a humanitarian effort. Through their letters, the narrative explores themes of kindness, childhood innocence, and the impact of war, highlighting James's entrepreneurial spirit as he raises funds to support Andrée's needs. The correspondence reveals their lives, misunderstandings, and the bond formed despite the challenges of their circumstances.