Thomas Meehan was an American writer whose work is characterized by keen observations of human nature and insightful explorations of the complexities of relationships. His writing often features a subtle humor and a knack for finding the absurd in everyday situations. Meehan masterfully employs language, crafting vivid characters and immersive narratives that resonate long after the final page. His approach to storytelling is marked by an elegant and empathetic capture of life's nuances.
It's 1933 and for as long as she can remember, 11 year old Annie has believed that her mother and father would come back to her New York City orphanage to get her. But mean Miss Hannigan the headmistress is making Annie's life a misery.
Annie, die in 1933 als baby bij een afschuwelijk weeshuis werd achtergelaten, loopt weg als zij 11 jaar is. Na veel omzwervingen wordt zij tenslotte geadopteerd door de rijkste man van Amerika.