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Odin's Library Classics is dedicated to bringing the world the best of humankind's literature from throughout the ages. Carefully selected, each work is unabridged from classic works of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, or drama.

Eleanor H. Porter published the children's book Just David in 1916. Ten-year-old violinist David is unnamed and has no idea what his last name is. He and his father have a happy life in the highlands until his father develops a serious illness. The father gives David a substantial... Read Full Overview

Just David is a heartwarming novel written by Eleanor H. Porter. The story revolves around a young boy named David, who has been raised in isolation in the mountains by his father. David's father, a talented musician, has instilled in him a love for music and a deep appreciation... Read Full Overview

Originally published by Houghton Mifflin, it tells the story of a young boy, David, who must learn to adapt to living with others after the death of his recluse father; along the way, the villagers and his adoptive parents adopt as much or more to him. Though criticized by... Read Full Overview

An unabridged, fully illustrated edition of the Eleanor Porter's (1916) classic, to include 'The Mountain Home', The Lady of the Roses', 'Puzzles', Secrets', 'Two Letters' and 'The Beautiful World'

Excerpt from Just David

Just David, written by legendary author Eleanor H. Porter is widely considered to be one of the greatest books of all time. This great classic will surely attract a whole new generation of readers. For many, Just David is required reading for various courses and curriculums... Read Full Overview

Far up on the mountain-side the little shack stood alone in the clearing. It was roughly yet warmly built. Behind it jagged cliffs broke the north wind, and towered gray-white in the sunshine. Before it a tiny expanse of green sloped gently away to a point where the mountain... Read Full Overview

Just David is a novel written by Eleanor H. Porter. The story revolves around a young boy named David who has been living in isolation with his father in the mountains. After his father passes away, David is left alone and must venture out into the world to find his place in... Read Full Overview

Eleanor Emily Hodgman Porter (December 19, 1868 - May 21, 1920) was an American novelist, most known for Pollyanna (1913) and Just David (1916).

Eleanor Emily Hodgman was born in Littleton, New Hampshire, on December 19, 1868, the daughter of Llewella French (n e Woolson)... Read Full Overview

If you have a soft spot for Eleanor H. Porter's beloved novel Pollyanna, you should definitely add Just David to your reading list. Written just a few years after Porter penned her best-known work, this emotionally resonant and uplifting tale mines many of the same themes, albeit... Read Full Overview