Ellen Foster
Ellen Foster is a young girl seeking identity through family and home. The novel opens with a flash forward to the end where Ellen is at peace, has a bed, and is well fed.
The story then moves back to the beginning where Ellen decides to flee an abusive father. Her first attempts are temporary including overnight at a friends house and a weekend with an aunt that sends her back home.
When the abuse continues, Ellen stays with one of her teachers. ...
