Little Colonel's House Party

Published in the early 1900s, 'Little Colonel's House Party' by Annie Fellows Johnston follows eleven-year-old Lloyd Sherman, known as the 'Little Colonel', as she hosts three girls from diverse backgrounds for a month in her Kentucky home. Their adventures and misadventures highlight themes of friendship and the consequences of disobedience, culminating in a tragedy that affects the kind-hearted Betty. This book is part of a series that began with 'The Little Colonel' and features returning characters, making it notable for its continuity and appeal to young readers.