Daisy and the Girl Scouts

The Story of Juliette Gordon Low

Plot Summary

In this fascinating biography of Juliette Gordon Low, who loved to be called Daisy, readers will learn about her Civil War childhood, her almost complete hearing loss, and her unhappy married life. Most importantly, they will learn about the sense of purpose that drove Juliette Low to found the Girl Scouts of the United States of America—an organization that helped break down cultural restrictions placed on young girls living in the early 1900s.

Reviews

"Brown's story will engage young readers because it emphasizes Daisy's childhood years and offers anecdotes about her personality traits." Booklist

Associated Keywords
scout, scouting, girls, nonfiction, biography