The year is 1901, the literary sensation The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is taking New York City by storm, and everyone wonders where the next great book will come from. But to Annie Gallagher, stories are more than entertainment-they're a sweet reminder of her storyteller father. After his death, Annie fled Ireland for the land of dreams, finding work at Hawkins House.
But when a fellow boarder with something to hide is accused of misconduct and authorities threaten to shut down the boardinghouse, Annie fears she may lose her new friends, her housekeeping job . . . and her means of funding her dream: a memorial library to honor her father. Furthermore, the friendly postman shows a little too much interest in Annie-and in her father's unpublished stories. In fact, he suspects these tales may hold a grand secret.
I checked out this book at my local library, drawn to it because of its cover. I mean, who wouldn't want to read a book where the character is reading of copy of "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" on the cover? I started the book and finished it in about three days. It was so good!
The main character, Annie Gallagher comes from Ireland in hopes of a brighter future. She is a very sweet girl, only looking to continue her work at Mrs. Hawkins boardinghouse and save enough money, so someday she can open up a library and dedicate it to her father. She does doubt that God cares about her throughout this book, but near the end she sees that He truly does care.
The characters in this book are many and each is so well developed throughout the book. The plot, is really, very, interesting. I enjoyed this book so much, and not just because "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" has so many mentions! If you like historical fiction, then I suggest you try reading "Annie's Stories", by Cindy Thomson!
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