Ellen Foster In the book Ellen Foster, Kaye Gibbons gives Ellen a very interesting character. Ellen is a very humorous little girl who, even though she is suffering from abuse and poverty, is determined to live her life to the fullest. Throughout this inspirational book, Ellen encounters many obstacles and problems. Even though she is only eight years old, she is forced to figure things out for herself and to take care of herself. The …showed first 75 words of 762 total…

…showed last 75 words of 762 total…as fortunate as others and may be experiencing hardships. Even if people have terrible upbringings, they could have a better life by focusing on a positive future. By actually pursuing their dreams, they can realize their goals through their persistent determination. The book Ellen Foster gives the reader an awareness of some of the horrible things that go on in our world and hopefully they make a place in their heart for the less fortunate.