Margaret Thomson Janvier facts for kids
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Margaret Thomson Janvier
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| Born | 1844 New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Died | 1913 Moorestown, New Jersey |
| Pen name | Margaret Vandegrift |
| Nationality | American |
| Genre | Poetry, children's literature |
| Relatives | Thomas Allibone Janvier (brother) |
Margaret Thomson Janvier (born 1844, died 1913) was an American writer. She wrote many poems and stories especially for children. She often used the pen name Margaret Vandegrift for her published works.
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About Margaret Thomson Janvier
Her Early Life and Education
Margaret Janvier was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. Her parents were Francis de Haes Janvier and Emma (Newbold) Janvier. She had a brother named Thomas Allibone Janvier, who also became a writer.
Margaret started her education at home. Later, she went to public school. In 1859, she attended the Bethlehem Female Seminary in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. For most of her adult life, she lived in Moorestown, New Jersey.
Becoming a Writer for Young People
Around 1880, Margaret Janvier began publishing her writings. She wrote many different types of books. These included collections of poetry, adventure novels, and short stories. She also wrote fairy tales that young readers loved.
Stories of Brave Kids
Many of her adventure stories featured brave main characters. These characters were often girls. They would overcome tough challenges. For example, they might face money problems or deal with the loss of a parent. People who read her books at the time really liked them. Critics said she was "a most charming entertainer of children." An artist named E. B. Bensell drew pictures for two of her books.
Writing for Popular Magazines
Besides writing her own books, Margaret Janvier also wrote for popular magazines. These included St. Nicholas Magazine, Harper's Young People, and Century Magazine. These magazines were very popular with young readers of her time.
Books by Margaret Vandegrift
Here are some of the books Margaret Thomson Janvier wrote under her pen name, Margaret Vandegrift:
- Clover Beach (1880)
- Under the Dog Star (1881)
- Holidays at Home (1882)
- The Queen's Body Guard (1883)
- The Absent-Minded Fairy, and Other Verses (1884, illustrated by E. B. Bensell)
- Doris and Theodora (1884)
- Little Bell and Other Stories (1884, illustrated by E. B. Bensell)
- Rose Raymond's Wards (1885)
- Ways and Means (1886)
- The Dead Doll, and Other Verses (1888)
- Little Helpers (1888)
- Umbrellas to Mend (1905)
