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This was a sweet, though predictable, coming of age story. I enjoyed the vulnerability, honesty and sassiness of the protagonist as she discovers her place in the world. I also appreciated the strong emphasis on education. The quotes below are reflective of how I have lived my life and lessons I have tried to impart to my children.
“It isn't the great big pleasures that count the most; it's making a great deal out of the little ones--I've discovered the true secret of happiness, Daddy, and that ...more
“It isn't the great big pleasures that count the most; it's making a great deal out of the little ones--I've discovered the true secret of happiness, Daddy, and that ...more
I don't know how I missed this classic growing up, but I'm glad I finally rectified the omission.
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An author I like suggested this novel and a modern re-telling, “Dear Mr. Knightley.” This one was okay. I didn’t LOVE it and it didn’t move me the way that Dear Mr. Knightley did. I think I don’t need to re-visit this one.
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Edit: Funny... I just finished this today and was looking at lists. This book appears on a Cinderella Stories list. It totally belongs there but I never had thought of it that way.
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Edit: Funny... I just finished this today and was looking at lists. This book appears on a Cinderella Stories list. It totally belongs there but I never had thought of it that way.
May 11, 2020
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Shelves:
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