The story follows the life of a young girl named Maggie who lives in a crowded tenement building in St. Louis, Missouri. The window of her room serves as a frame for her imagination, allowing her to escape the harsh realities of her surroundings and dream of a better life. Through Maggie's eyes, Johnston explores themes of poverty, inequality, and the American Dream.
By Annie Fellows Johnston · First published 1908 · Genre: Children's Literature, Historical Fiction, Domestic Fiction