author
Adele E. Thompson
1849–1929
An Ohio writer who brought American history to life for young readers, she is best remembered for lively historical novels full of courage, adventure, and patriotism. Her books often place girls at the center of frontier and Revolutionary-era stories.
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Nobody's Rose : or, The girlhood of Rose Shannon
by Adele E. Thompson
About the author
Adele Eugenia Thompson (July 7, 1849 – April 4, 1929) was an American writer based in Ohio. Reliable sources describe her as best known for historical novels for young readers, including books such as Betty Seldon, Patriot, Brave Heart Elizabeth, Polly of the Pines, and American Patty.
Her fiction focused on earlier periods of American life, especially the Revolution, the frontier, and the War of 1812. That made her work a good fit for readers who liked stories with a strong sense of place and history, while still following young heroines through personal adventures.
Although detailed biographical information appears to be limited online, the available records consistently point to a long career as a writer of juvenile historical fiction. She remains of interest today through library catalogs, public-domain editions, and reference sources that preserve her books and basic life dates.