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So this is another example of the conundrum that creates this pollyanna-ish literature that irritates the heck out of me. On one hand, I don't like being stressed out by fiction so incredibly depressing stories where you learn to love characters that continually struggle and then finally die dramatically amidst an unfulfilled dream. But on the other hand, stories where everything magically just turns around and goes right for the character just because they're kind, smile, and just try a little
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I loved this book! It isn't really a sequel to Freckles, but it would be best to read Freckles before reading this one. You can download this book for free to your Kindle. I love it!
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I loved this book! It is a story of a girl who has no family except a mother who doesn't care about her at all. She overcomes so many difficulties and becomes such an amazing woman! I love all of the descriptions of nature and the beauty that she finds there... Great classic!
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It has been a while since I read this one, it was on of my Grandma's favorites. Just a great story--nice easy read! Something you could read to your kids.
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