Stone-in-the-Glen was once a perfect town, until the Library burned. After fires and other loss, the people have also forgotten how to be neighborly. No one stops to talk. No one helps each other, but everyone believes the Mayor who claims to have the solution to everything. On the edge of town lives a kindly Ogress. She keeps to herself and at night, she quietly delivers gifts to the townspeople. When more trouble comes, people point fingers at the Ogress. Only the children of Orphan House know the people are wrong. Can they save the Ogress and Stone-in-the-Glen?
This delightful fable teaches a variety of lessons through a thoughtfully written story. The story is simple enough for young readers, but the morals are appropriate for all ages. At a time when the world seems dark and unneighborly, The Ogress and the Orphans is a bright light reminding us all about the power of kindness. I highly recommend this as a family read.
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