SOLVED. YA book read in mid-60's. Young girl goes to live with family having several sons (falls in love with Jonathan). Eventually wins their respect and love. Raises silkworms for money. [s]

[Colleen]

I read this in the mid 60's--hope someone remembers it! Young adult type book about a young girl who goes to live with a different family (can't remember why) that has several sons. She is not very accepted at first, especially by the mother, but eventually wins respect--and love. One of the sons is named Jonathan and I think this is the one she falls in love with. She learns to take silkworms and raise them so that they make silk, which becomes a money making venture for her. My memories are sketchy but I know I loved the book!

[Ashley]

I think it's They Loved to Laugh.

[Colleen]

It is!!! Thank you so much. I just ordered it from Amazon. I have been trying to remember it for years!

[Kris]

Colleen, glad you found your book. I added a description in your Topic header in case other people are looking for this book (feel free to edit it).