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Dear Canada
Exiles from the War: The War Guest Diary of Charlotte Mary Twiss
When a frightened girl and boy arrive on the Twiss family’s doorstep, to escape the Blitz, Charlotte wonders how she will keep her war guests from missing their parents back home, or from cowering every time a plane flies overhead. Though the war is being waged across the Atlantic, Charlotte begins to feel its danger, as her brother George defies their parents and enlists in the Navy. After months of receiving letters from overseas, suddenly there is no word from him — has the unthinkable happened and George's ship been sunk by a German submarine?
Charlotte Twiss’s diary shows her innermost feelings about her life on the Canadian homefront, as she helps her war guests "settle in" and wonders whether her brother is safe from harm.
Charlotte Twiss’s diary shows her innermost feelings about her life on the Canadian homefront, as she helps her war guests "settle in" and wonders whether her brother is safe from harm.
243 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2010
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Jean Little
108 books193 followersJean Little is a Canadian author, born in Taiwan. Her work has mainly consisted of children's literature, but she has also written two autobiographies: Little by Little and Stars Come Out Within. Little has been partially blind since birth as a result of scars on her cornea and is frequently accompanied by a guide dog.
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December 13, 2019
Jean Little has been a favorite author of mine for many years. I was so excited to learn that she had written several books for the Dear Canada series! This book was right up my alley; it had everything that makes a story about children being transported away from England during the Blitz wonderful to read.
Memorable Quotes:
(Pg.130)-“What was worst of all was when she told about their hundreds of books. Some were so special. When Jane started to name some, like all the Andrew Lang fairy books and The Lost Prince and a big stack of Christmas annuals, we cried. It was like learning of the death of friends.”
Memorable Quotes:
(Pg.130)-“What was worst of all was when she told about their hundreds of books. Some were so special. When Jane started to name some, like all the Andrew Lang fairy books and The Lost Prince and a big stack of Christmas annuals, we cried. It was like learning of the death of friends.”
March 12, 2010
Reason for Reading: I am in the process of reading the whole series. I am particularly fond of WWII stories and this one takes place near where I grew up, Fergus, ON and we went to Guelph many, many times.
Comments: As per all books in the Dear Canada series, this is written as a series of diary entries that cover the span of one year. Charlotte receives the diary for her twelfth birthday and the book finishes a few days after her thirteenth birthday. The book focuses on a family and their close neighbour who both receive War Guests from England. A brother and sister who have been evacuated from London and sent to live in Canada for the duration of the War. When the family picks them up from Toronto they are sent off by two other children they sailed over with a little 5yo girl and a much older teen boy.
Through Charlotte's eyes we experience life on the homefront for a family who has a son in the army and a Jewish family who worries about what is happening to their relatives in Europe. Many horrible things are reported in the papers and on the radio that terrify Charlotte but some things she cannot comprehend and her father explains many things to her but when it comes to her questions about the Jews he is unable to give her answer telling she must wait till she is older, his reason being that he himself is unable to explain the inhumanity of the Nazi's hate.
Through Charlotte's eyes we see the adjustments the children from England must make in their new homes. The terror and shock they have experience from the bombings and air raid alarms, their worry for their parents and the gradual settling in with a new family who has foreign ways but treats them lovingly and as a member of their own family. We also get to see the flip side of other War Guest children when they meet the little five year old girl in town and see she is being neglected (by her own aunt at that) and how the boy receives regular letters from the older boy he met on ship telling him how much he hates the family he is with, how he wants to runaway, go home and please may he come to visit him.
In this modest appearing book Jean Little manages to capture so many experiences from differing peoples that one gets a very diverse view of life both on the homefront and the life of a War Guest. She even manages to mention recurringly about the treatment of a German shopkeeper in town. I found the book to have covered all the issues I could think of and they came with the naivete of a child's point of view and the innocence with which a child can blurt out the simple truths. The story is highly entertaining and informative. Things are not all war, war, war either; there are plenty of happy times and a wonderful first-hand glimpse into 1940s wartime life for children and in general is portrayed. Since I've lived in the area it was fun to hear mention of places I knew: my own Fergus a couple of times, the quarry and Belwood Lake to name a few dear to my heart.
I really enjoy the Dear Canada series, but of course the quality of each depends on the author and when Jean Little's name is spied on the title page you just know you've got a winner in your hands. As usual the book ends with a chapter telling us what happened to the characters in the future, then an historical note that tells the real history behind the story and is finally followed by a section of related photographs. This book would make a great introduction to reading about the War as many feelings are dealt with but war details are not graphic. Highly recommended.
Comments: As per all books in the Dear Canada series, this is written as a series of diary entries that cover the span of one year. Charlotte receives the diary for her twelfth birthday and the book finishes a few days after her thirteenth birthday. The book focuses on a family and their close neighbour who both receive War Guests from England. A brother and sister who have been evacuated from London and sent to live in Canada for the duration of the War. When the family picks them up from Toronto they are sent off by two other children they sailed over with a little 5yo girl and a much older teen boy.
Through Charlotte's eyes we experience life on the homefront for a family who has a son in the army and a Jewish family who worries about what is happening to their relatives in Europe. Many horrible things are reported in the papers and on the radio that terrify Charlotte but some things she cannot comprehend and her father explains many things to her but when it comes to her questions about the Jews he is unable to give her answer telling she must wait till she is older, his reason being that he himself is unable to explain the inhumanity of the Nazi's hate.
Through Charlotte's eyes we see the adjustments the children from England must make in their new homes. The terror and shock they have experience from the bombings and air raid alarms, their worry for their parents and the gradual settling in with a new family who has foreign ways but treats them lovingly and as a member of their own family. We also get to see the flip side of other War Guest children when they meet the little five year old girl in town and see she is being neglected (by her own aunt at that) and how the boy receives regular letters from the older boy he met on ship telling him how much he hates the family he is with, how he wants to runaway, go home and please may he come to visit him.
In this modest appearing book Jean Little manages to capture so many experiences from differing peoples that one gets a very diverse view of life both on the homefront and the life of a War Guest. She even manages to mention recurringly about the treatment of a German shopkeeper in town. I found the book to have covered all the issues I could think of and they came with the naivete of a child's point of view and the innocence with which a child can blurt out the simple truths. The story is highly entertaining and informative. Things are not all war, war, war either; there are plenty of happy times and a wonderful first-hand glimpse into 1940s wartime life for children and in general is portrayed. Since I've lived in the area it was fun to hear mention of places I knew: my own Fergus a couple of times, the quarry and Belwood Lake to name a few dear to my heart.
I really enjoy the Dear Canada series, but of course the quality of each depends on the author and when Jean Little's name is spied on the title page you just know you've got a winner in your hands. As usual the book ends with a chapter telling us what happened to the characters in the future, then an historical note that tells the real history behind the story and is finally followed by a section of related photographs. This book would make a great introduction to reading about the War as many feelings are dealt with but war details are not graphic. Highly recommended.
March 9, 2023
I read this one so I could pass it on to my granddaughter. Compared to some others that I've read in the series, this one lacked a little but it improved as it went along and the diary keeper gradually matured. She started off as young for her age (turning 13) and she never claimed to like keeping a journal. It was given her as a birthday gift and if she kept it regularly she would receive a special gift at the end of the year from her sister. It tells the tale of what it was like to host children sent to Canada from England to escape the dangers of the war and was realistic in it's descriptions of some of the issues faced by these youth. Not all had happy experiences. It was also a good window into Winnipeg and what life was like during wartime. I was still happy to give this one to my granddaughter to read.
December 20, 2019
This was a weak Dear Canada book. Many characters were underdeveloped and flat and there was very little conflict.
One issue with the lack of conflict emerged from the fact that the protagonist, Charlotte is herself not a War Guest, and merely a host. As such, we are told about these experiences of World War 2, of War Guests, of the fears of Jewish Canadians who knew something was horribly wrong in Europe and yet were unable to help their families escape (in no small part from the Canadian government's complacency), etc. These are all rich and engrossing narratives, but they are refracted through the eyes of someone who is at one degree of separation. While Charlotte is very compassionate, there are still great limitations on telling these stories by having her as the diarist. Charlotte's viewpoint was a limitation that Jean Little never quite overcame
The other difficulty is that not much happened, while there was still quite a few things that happened. The conflicts were small and easily brushed aside if they did show up. One example is when Charlotte wrote to Bertie, it was the most interesting thing to happen in about 50 pages, and then two entries later, she hands off the project to her sister and nothing comes out of it. What little conflict there could be is averted with no affect on the central story. This was punctuated with many short entries that were complaints about how bored Charlotte was, how she couldn't wait for something to happen and how little she cared for writing.
The characters were another issue. There were quite a few and most of them were flat and underdeveloped. Charlotte was compassionate and curious, but her relationships were not particularly developed, except with Jane, the War Guest. She had a best friend Barbara who represented Canadian Jewish anxieties and frustrations, who read very much like a stereotype. Despite the fact that Charlotte asserted that this was her best friend, I repeatedly got the impression that she didn't even like Barbara. Another example is that Charlotte has and older sister and a housekeeper who was an Irish immigrant. About half way through the book I forgot these two characters were in the book and that wasn't because I wasn't paying attention. They weren't given much personality or any role in the story. I am not sure why they were included in the final draft.
This book was frustrating because there were so many other better Dear Canada books both about WW2 and written by Jean Little. There are so many other better books about War Guests. This one doesn't add much to the series or War Guest or World War 2 fiction.
Better Dear Canada books written by Jean Little: "All Fall Down" and "If I did before I wake"
Better Dear Canada books about WW2: "Turned Away"
Better War Guest books: Just read "The Sky is Falling" by Kit Pearson, it is WORLDS better than this one.
One issue with the lack of conflict emerged from the fact that the protagonist, Charlotte is herself not a War Guest, and merely a host. As such, we are told about these experiences of World War 2, of War Guests, of the fears of Jewish Canadians who knew something was horribly wrong in Europe and yet were unable to help their families escape (in no small part from the Canadian government's complacency), etc. These are all rich and engrossing narratives, but they are refracted through the eyes of someone who is at one degree of separation. While Charlotte is very compassionate, there are still great limitations on telling these stories by having her as the diarist. Charlotte's viewpoint was a limitation that Jean Little never quite overcame
The other difficulty is that not much happened, while there was still quite a few things that happened. The conflicts were small and easily brushed aside if they did show up. One example is when Charlotte wrote to Bertie, it was the most interesting thing to happen in about 50 pages, and then two entries later, she hands off the project to her sister and nothing comes out of it. What little conflict there could be is averted with no affect on the central story. This was punctuated with many short entries that were complaints about how bored Charlotte was, how she couldn't wait for something to happen and how little she cared for writing.
The characters were another issue. There were quite a few and most of them were flat and underdeveloped. Charlotte was compassionate and curious, but her relationships were not particularly developed, except with Jane, the War Guest. She had a best friend Barbara who represented Canadian Jewish anxieties and frustrations, who read very much like a stereotype. Despite the fact that Charlotte asserted that this was her best friend, I repeatedly got the impression that she didn't even like Barbara. Another example is that Charlotte has and older sister and a housekeeper who was an Irish immigrant. About half way through the book I forgot these two characters were in the book and that wasn't because I wasn't paying attention. They weren't given much personality or any role in the story. I am not sure why they were included in the final draft.
This book was frustrating because there were so many other better Dear Canada books both about WW2 and written by Jean Little. There are so many other better books about War Guests. This one doesn't add much to the series or War Guest or World War 2 fiction.
Better Dear Canada books written by Jean Little: "All Fall Down" and "If I did before I wake"
Better Dear Canada books about WW2: "Turned Away"
Better War Guest books: Just read "The Sky is Falling" by Kit Pearson, it is WORLDS better than this one.
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February 17, 2017Book review
“I can hardly write this , It is by far the worst thing yet.” This book has tention, surprises, sadness, and more. Just a twelve year old girl with a book and pen writes her own story, and her own life in the middle of a war zone.
This story’s point of view is in first person, it is from a woman's perspective, i think that first person narrative that the author chose was the best choice because it really helps explain in detail more her thoughts and her feelings on the war more deeply.
I like this book so far, I am enjoying reading it so far because it really makes me think about how this world was a long time ago, and i find that interesting. Knowing that a twelve year old wrote this on the true story. It gives the book more intimacy and makes it more catching to the eye.
Do you want to find out if you will like this book? If you like history, or if you like learning about what happened before you’re time, about war, and hearing true stories from the people who were there, you will enjoy this book. If you’re not into that type of genre or topic, i would recommend trying something different.
“I can hardly write this , It is by far the worst thing yet.” This book has tention, surprises, sadness, and more. Just a twelve year old girl with a book and pen writes her own story, and her own life in the middle of a war zone.
This story’s point of view is in first person, it is from a woman's perspective, i think that first person narrative that the author chose was the best choice because it really helps explain in detail more her thoughts and her feelings on the war more deeply.
I like this book so far, I am enjoying reading it so far because it really makes me think about how this world was a long time ago, and i find that interesting. Knowing that a twelve year old wrote this on the true story. It gives the book more intimacy and makes it more catching to the eye.
Do you want to find out if you will like this book? If you like history, or if you like learning about what happened before you’re time, about war, and hearing true stories from the people who were there, you will enjoy this book. If you’re not into that type of genre or topic, i would recommend trying something different.
July 4, 2019
Extremely disappointed. Not what I remember the Dear Canada books being. There wasn't much of a plot and the narrator didn't have a personality (which she admits openly) apart from being somewhat jealous of her war guests but is way too sweet and good to be realistic. If you want an excellent book/series about Canada's war guests, leave this on the shelf and pick up The Sky is Falling by Kit Pearson. And if you want a really awesome Dear Canada book, I would suggest A Ribbon of Shining Steel or With Nothing but Our Courage.
December 5, 2012
World War II has just started and Charlotte Twiss' parents have decided to open their home to British war children. During that time thousands of British children came across the ocean to escape the German bombing. It wasn't long until Jane Browning came into their home. Across the street her brother Sam stayed with good friends of Charlotte. Charlotte's diary is a recount of the first year with the Brownings; the ups as well as the downs. Watching these exiles struggle with a new land and new ways, she comes to eventually see them as family.
While this book was a real eye-opener (I knew about children in England being sent into the country, my own grandmother was sent to a Welsh family to leave Dover during the war), but I hadn't realised as many as thousands came to Canada.
As an immigrant myself, I know how hard it would have been for those little boys and girls. It would be even harder for those children as they were in homes with complete strangers.
My only reason for giving it 4 stars instead of 5 is that I found the author didn't explain a lot of the information she gave. If she wasn't going to explain the important historical details- don't put them. The exception was Dunkirk. She did a wonderful job with that.
Overall, lovely little book for little girls. Or 27 year-old women who can't get enough of the Dear Canada books.
While this book was a real eye-opener (I knew about children in England being sent into the country, my own grandmother was sent to a Welsh family to leave Dover during the war), but I hadn't realised as many as thousands came to Canada.
As an immigrant myself, I know how hard it would have been for those little boys and girls. It would be even harder for those children as they were in homes with complete strangers.
My only reason for giving it 4 stars instead of 5 is that I found the author didn't explain a lot of the information she gave. If she wasn't going to explain the important historical details- don't put them. The exception was Dunkirk. She did a wonderful job with that.
Overall, lovely little book for little girls. Or 27 year-old women who can't get enough of the Dear Canada books.
July 29, 2013
This book is another excellent Dear Canada book.
Written from the perspective of a girl from Guelph, this book is about her 12th year. During the year, (1941), her family takes in war guests. Her brother also goes off to war as a sailor.
At first, I found this book too similar to Kit Pearson's Guests of War trilogy. (same songs, same place, same concepts). Later, however, I realized these similarities are historical similarities that most war guests faced.
The book is well paced. It is filled with facts without being dull. It teaches the reader a lot about what being a Canadian was like during WWII. It touches on the issues of German and Jewish discrimination. It also shows the struggles that the British children faced as they tried to fit into Canada.
As always, I did not like the epilogue. For some reason, the Dear Canada books believe that they should end the epilogue with the protagonist's death. I find this unnecessary and detrimental to the story.
Overall, though, this book was a good read. A great piece of historical fiction.
Written from the perspective of a girl from Guelph, this book is about her 12th year. During the year, (1941), her family takes in war guests. Her brother also goes off to war as a sailor.
At first, I found this book too similar to Kit Pearson's Guests of War trilogy. (same songs, same place, same concepts). Later, however, I realized these similarities are historical similarities that most war guests faced.
The book is well paced. It is filled with facts without being dull. It teaches the reader a lot about what being a Canadian was like during WWII. It touches on the issues of German and Jewish discrimination. It also shows the struggles that the British children faced as they tried to fit into Canada.
As always, I did not like the epilogue. For some reason, the Dear Canada books believe that they should end the epilogue with the protagonist's death. I find this unnecessary and detrimental to the story.
Overall, though, this book was a good read. A great piece of historical fiction.
May 9, 2024
I have recently returned to read (and re-read ) the Dear Canada Series. I read many of these books as a teen and as an adult with a history degree found myself inspired to take a second look. This book, released in 2010, has released since then and I was excited to be reading this for the first time.
Jean Little did not disappoint. I had previously read her other books Brothers Far From Home and Orphan at my Door. It did start slow but I quickly started to see how dynamic protagonist Charlotte starts to evolve throughout the diary just as Eleanor said she would. If there was one thing I would have liked it would have been to know more about Eleanor but I acknowledge how many characters the author had to work with. Pixie was also a fairly flat character in my opinion but perhaps she was simply there for Jane. I wouldn't mind seeing more of the Twiss family perhaps in an anthology.
All in all a good solid installment to the series. More emotion than action. If you haven't read it, read it. If you have read it, read it again.
Jean Little did not disappoint. I had previously read her other books Brothers Far From Home and Orphan at my Door. It did start slow but I quickly started to see how dynamic protagonist Charlotte starts to evolve throughout the diary just as Eleanor said she would. If there was one thing I would have liked it would have been to know more about Eleanor but I acknowledge how many characters the author had to work with. Pixie was also a fairly flat character in my opinion but perhaps she was simply there for Jane. I wouldn't mind seeing more of the Twiss family perhaps in an anthology.
All in all a good solid installment to the series. More emotion than action. If you haven't read it, read it. If you have read it, read it again.
December 22, 2023
5 stars. This is one of my favourite Dear Canada books because it is so natural. No nasty siblings, no huge romance (barely a hint), no shocking revelations, just a loving family. I loved the humorous, real bits of life, the fun characters (especially George 😉), the vintagy-ness. This is definitely a favourite read.
Content: A rather gruesome description of a crushed hand (2 lines only), a mention of girls’ bodies changing, and a mention of crossing one’s fingers/sending luck.
A Favourite Quote: …each blank sheet in this book looks as though it is just waiting to take down my exciting adventures.
A Favourite Humorous Quote: I had an earache last night so I am staying home. It stopped hurting as soon as school got started, which was nice of it… Mother said such a speedy cure was suspicious, but I don’t think she meant it. It really did hurt in the night.
*review to be updated upon reread*
Content: A rather gruesome description of a crushed hand (2 lines only), a mention of girls’ bodies changing, and a mention of crossing one’s fingers/sending luck.
A Favourite Quote: …each blank sheet in this book looks as though it is just waiting to take down my exciting adventures.
A Favourite Humorous Quote: I had an earache last night so I am staying home. It stopped hurting as soon as school got started, which was nice of it… Mother said such a speedy cure was suspicious, but I don’t think she meant it. It really did hurt in the night.
*review to be updated upon reread*
August 13, 2013
When a frightened girl and boy arrive on the Twiss family's doorstep to escape the Blitz, Charlotte wonders how she will keep her war guests from missing their parents back home, or from cowering every time a plane flies overhead. Though the war is being waged across the Atlantic, Charlotte begins to feel its danger, as her brother George defies their parents and enlists in the Navy.
After months of receiving letters from overseas, suddenly there is no word from him — has the unthinkable happened and George's ship been sunk by a German submarine?
Charlotte Twiss's diary shows her innermost feelings about her life on the Canadian homefront, as she helps her war guests "settle in" and wonders whether her brother is safe from harm.
After months of receiving letters from overseas, suddenly there is no word from him — has the unthinkable happened and George's ship been sunk by a German submarine?
Charlotte Twiss's diary shows her innermost feelings about her life on the Canadian homefront, as she helps her war guests "settle in" and wonders whether her brother is safe from harm.
June 19, 2012
My favourite thing about this book was that it was told from the perspective of the host, not the war guests themselves. It made for an interesting read because it's more common to see the entire situation from the kids who were being sent away from home, not the ones who were opening their homes to those kids. Also, showing the varying degrees these kids were treated and how different their reactions could be made the book even better- it truly showed the extent of how unideal an answer it was.
February 4, 2016
In this book Charlotte is excited to have a war guest coming to live at their house until the war is over. She is hoping to have a girl her age come. When she is surprised with a younger girl and her brother, she is disappointed. Then Jane gets very sad when her brother is sent to live with their neighbours, and also because of the news about the war. Charlotte tries to cheer her up, along with Pixie, Jane's friend from the ship ride. I learned that things can end up good even if they seem that they can only end badly. Auryn 12 years old, 2016
May 17, 2016
"Exiles from the War" is another great read from the Dear Canada series, one full of history. I really enjoyed this insight into the War Guests' journeys to Canada and the trials and triumphs that they faced during their time away from home.
The author, Jean Little, is one of my favourites and this book lives up to my expectations of her. She is always able to provide such detail into her books and find a way to leave her characters with you even after the story ends.
The author, Jean Little, is one of my favourites and this book lives up to my expectations of her. She is always able to provide such detail into her books and find a way to leave her characters with you even after the story ends.
February 6, 2010
Exiles From the War definitely wasn't my favourite Dear Canada book, but was good, well written, and interesting. It was about WG's (War Guests) who come from London to stay with families in Canada. The two children who stay with Charlotte and her family are Sam and Jane, both very nice kids.
November 30, 2015
Good but deducting stars because I thought that it was a War Child coming to Canada instead of them coming here, because the family didn't seem overly affected by the war (not enough sacrifice in my mind) and because Eleanor didn't end up with Bernie and Charlotte didn't end up with Sam. :(
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September 6, 2018
Charlotte wasn’t just a great host to the War Guests. She was also hilarious company. Unfortunately, my love for this book faded halfway through. Fortunately, I can find other Dear Canada books by Jean Little.
August 7, 2013
This was an okay book. The girl was a little annoying. Loved learning about the british words. Learned about war guests.
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June 28, 2011FIC LIT; Historical Fiction; Guest Children; Canada; June 2011
January 19, 2012
I thought it was interesting but some things weren't my favorite.
It was a nice read.
It was a nice read.
September 5, 2012
I thought this book was good....
some things i did not really like.
I would not say it is the best......i have read better book's.....but over all it was a good read.
some things i did not really like.
I would not say it is the best......i have read better book's.....but over all it was a good read.
January 17, 2015
I liked it, but then, I've never read anything of Jean Little's that I didn't like.
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December 11, 2012
Learned some new things again about Canadian history. Gotta love that.
July 18, 2013
I enjoyed this books but I thought the plot was very weak.
July 29, 2013
This book is meant for young adults but I enjoyed reading it none the less. It is an easy, but very interesting, read.
December 31, 2014
Exiles From the War is another book in the Dear Canada series about a young girl named Charlotte Mary Twiss, who tells her story of her War Guests arrival and stay in her home during World War II.
February 16, 2015
Review to come!
November 20, 2016
Probably my least favourite of all the Dear Canada Diaries. It wasn't badly written or anything it just didn't grab me like so many of the others have.
December 12, 2016
Good book
July 1, 2025
This one requires an an actual review. That’s not a good thing.
It seemed most of the book was Charlotte complaining. Little to no conflict. I was hoping it would be about a child who was a war guest, and not a host. It didn’t give the necessary perspective needed to send the message home. Charlotte hoping for a “non ordinary” child was also pretty gross.
And then, shocker, she didn’t like the children and got jealous they got attention. She was pissy when they weren’t there and pissy when they were. There was no winning with her and I don’t think she wore a single entry without some type of complaint! And she constantly complained about them. I think she liked the idea of “saving” someone but when she didn’t get what she wanted she got all cranky. She complained about Jane, her “war guest”, getting any kind of affection from her family. About her merely existing. All because she was mad it wasn’t a girl her age.
I didn’t perceive any kindness from her. She was constantly getting out of any responsibility and didn’t care if it impacted others. She didn’t read as a 12 year old at all - more like a bored bitter teenager who thought she was above everyone. I don’t even think she liked her “friend” Barbara!
I did actually chuckle when she complained about her friend being “bad for her character” for never failing a test and being pleased when she did well. Pot, meet kettle!
Absolutely don’t read this. Unless you have low blood pressure and need to raise it. That’s the only good reason. Charlotte is insufferable and a horrible person. I almost gave up on the book because she was so awful, but I sauntered through. She did finally warm up to Jane, but still managed to be an insufferable brat. I kept hoping for a redemption arc but was met with minimal growth.
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