Ellen Foster Critique

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 most important lesson Ellen learns is that the true test of character is not just to endure hardships, but to have a positive and cheerful outlook for the fu…