Literature Companion: Ellen Foster

“Ellen Foster” by Kaye Gibbons was first published in 1987. This novel by the American author was an instant success. Both critics and readers admired the writing style and the presentation of the story.

In October 1997, “Ellen Foster” was selected in Oprah’s Book Club. The story revolves around the title character Ellen Foster, the first person narrator and protagonist of the novel. She happens to be a young white American girl. She lives in adverse conditions somewhere in the rural South.

“Ellen Foster” is not written in Standard English. There are numerous but deliberate grammatical errors such as wrong spellings, incomplete sentences, etc. because the story has been presented from the perspective of a nine-year-old girl who reaches the twelve years of age by the end of the story.

Literature Companion: Ellen Foster
Copyright
Chapter One: Introduction
Chapter Two: Plot Overview
Chapter Three: Characters
Chapter Four: Complete Summary
Chapter Five: Critical Analysis