Jessica asked this question about Madeline:
Okay, so I have seen many people say that Madeline is an orphan. I guess I figured she was in a boarding school since she got toys from her "Papa" while in the hospital. Or am I missing something? I ask because I am not familiar with anything Madeline and first just read this to my daughter for her school work.
Daniel Zielske I always thought she was at a boarding school and had parents somewhere as well. I read a few of the Madeline books to my daughter many years ago and …moreI always thought she was at a boarding school and had parents somewhere as well. I read a few of the Madeline books to my daughter many years ago and don't recall whether there were other references to parents.(less)
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