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Another beautiful story from Lauren Wolk. During the Great Depression Ellie and her family are forced to leave their life in town and instead try setting up a new home in the woods of Maine. Ellie loves the change and embraces the closeness to nature and animals but the move is much harder for her mother and older sister. When Ellie's father is hit by a tree and falls into a coma the hardships increase for everyone. Ellie continues to work hard in every way and starts friendships with some other
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I’m a fan of Wolk’s earlier books. She creates such interesting characters. I like the creativity and intelligence of the female protagonists. This book tells the story of Ellie, living in a cabin in the mountains of Maine during the Great Depression. Her father was hurt in an accident, and she is determined to help him. Along the way, she also helps others.
