Aunt Jane's Nieces and Uncle John

Focusing on three distinct adolescent girls, the story explores their complex characters, blending good traits with unexpected flaws. The narrative begins with a familiar premise but evolves through inventive twists, steering clear of typical moral lessons. Subsequent novels in the series introduce themes of travel, adventure, romance, and even a kidnapping, culminating in a marriage for one of the characters. This series, published between 1906 and 1918, showcases Baum's innovative approach to storytelling for young readers.