Alice Turner Curtis facts for kids

Alice Turner Curtis (born September 6, 1860 – died July 10, 1958) was an American author who wrote exciting historical fiction books for young people. She was famous for her series called The Little Maid's Historical Series. This popular series had twenty-four books, starting with A Little Maid of Province Town. Alice Turner Curtis wrote at least sixty books in total, and many were published by The Penn Publishing Company.

About Alice Turner Curtis's Family

Alice Turner Curtis was born in Sullivan, Maine. She was the youngest child of John Vinal Turner and Susan Ann Spear. Her father, John, worked as a sailmaker.

On May 20, 1895, Alice married Irving Curtis in Boston, Massachusetts. Both of them lived in Boston at that time. Alice was also a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution (D.A.R.). This group is for people whose ancestors helped during the American Revolution. Her grandfather, Fobes Turner, was also part of a similar group called the Sons of the American Revolution.

Alice had three older brothers and sisters: John V, Anna (or Annie S), and Ella F. They were all born in Sullivan, Maine, just like Alice. She even dedicated one of her books, Marjorie in the Sunny South, to her sister Anna.

Alice's Life and Education

Alice Turner Curtis went to public schools in Maine and Massachusetts. She also had private tutors who taught her at home.

She was interested in politics and supported the Republican party in 1936. She also believed that women should have the right to vote, which was an important movement at the time.

Besides being a D.A.R. member, Alice was part of the New England Women's Club in Boston. She also wrote for Youth's Companion, a popular magazine for young people. When she wasn't writing, she enjoyed reading, going for walks, and taking care of her home.

Even though her first known book, Marjorie's Way, was published in 1904, she had been working as a writer since at least 1895.

Alice Turner Curtis's Books

Alice Turner Curtis wrote many books, especially for young readers. Her stories often took place during important times in American history.

The Little Maids Historical Series

This was her most famous series, with twenty-four books. Each book followed a young girl's adventures in a different historical setting.

• A Little Maid of Province Town (also known as Anne Nelson, Little Maid of Provincetown), 1910
• A Little Maid of Massachusetts Colony, 1914
• A Little Maid of Narragansett Bay, 1915
• A Little Maid of Bunker Hill, 1916
• A Little Maid of Ticonderoga, 1917
• A Little Maid of Old Connecticut, 1918
• A Little Maid of Old Philadelphia, 1919
• A Little Maid of Old Maine, 1920
• A Little Maid of Old New York, 1921
• A Little Maid of Virginia, 1922
• A Little Maid of Maryland, 1923
• A Little Maid of Mohawk Valley, 1924
• A Little Maid of Monmouth, 1925
• A Little Maid of Nantucket, 1926
• A Little Maid of Vermont, 1927
• A Little Maid of New Hampshire, 1928
• A Little Maid of South Carolina, 1929
• A Little Maid of New Orleans, 1930
• A Little Maid of Fort Pitt, 1931
• A Little Maid of Lexington, 1932
• A Little Maid of Boston, 1933
• A Little Maid of Newport, 1935
• A Little Maid of Quebec, 1936
• A Little Maid of Valley Forge, 1937

The Yankee Girl Civil War Stories

This series followed a young girl's experiences during the American Civil War.

• A Yankee Girl at Fort Sumter, 1920
• A Yankee Girl at Bull Run, 1921
• A Yankee Girl at Shiloh, 1922
• A Yankee Girl at Antietam, 1923
• A Yankee Girl at Gettysburg (also known as Kathleen), 1925
• A Yankee Girl at Vicksburg, 1926
• A Yankee Girl at Hampton Roads, 1927
• A Yankee Girl at Lookout Mountain, 1928
• A Yankee Girl at the Battle of the Wilderness, 1929
• A Yankee Girl at Richmond, 1930

Frontier Girl Series

These books told stories about girls living on the American frontier.

• A Frontier Girl of Virginia, 1929
• A Frontier Girl of Massachusetts, 1930
• A Frontier Girl of New York, 1931
• A Frontier Girl of Chesapeake Bay, 1934
• A Frontier Girl of Pennsylvania, 1937

Grandpa's Little Girls Series

This series focused on the adventures of a group of girls with their grandpa.

• Grandpa's Little Girls, 1907
• Grandpa's Little Girls at School, 1908
• Grandpa's Little Girls and Their Friends, 1909
• Grandpa's Little Girls House-boat Party, 1909
• Grandpa's Little Girls and Miss Abitha, 1911
• Grandpa's Little Girls Grown Up, 1912

The Little Heroine Series

• A Little Heroine of Illinois, 1908
• The Little Heroine at School, 1909

The Little Runaways Series

• The Little Runaways, 1905
• The Little Runaways and Mother, 1913
• The Little Runaways at Orchard House, 1914
• The Little Runaways at Home, 1916

The Marjorie Series

• Marjorie's Way, 1904
• Marjorie's Schooldays, 1911
• Marjorie in the Sunny South, 1912
• Marjorie on Beacon Hill, 1913

Other Books by Alice Turner Curtis

Alice Turner Curtis also wrote other standalone books and short stories.

• The Outdoor Chums, 1913
• Miss Ann and Jimmy, 1916
• Ted Gilman, 1916
• A Challenge to Adventure, 1919
• Stories of the Civil War (mentioned in A Little Maid of Virginia, 1922)

She also wrote short stories for Century Magazine around 1915.