SOLVED. Middle Grade fiction read in 1974ish, Charley is sent to stay with her aunt for the summer but when she arrives her aunt has unexpectedly been called away, so Charley lives secretly behind the house. [s]

[Susan]

Charley is sent to stay with her aunt for the summer but when she arrives her aunt has unexpectedly been called away, so Charley lives secretly behind the house living off milk that is still being delivered and food from the garden. I thought the book was called Charley, but I can't find it anywhere online.

[Amber (Daisymau)]

I know I've read this. Just can't think of the title or author.

[Ayshe]

Charley by Joan G. Robinson?

[Barbara]

Charley is another name for Flowers for Algeron but it’s not what you’re looking for. If you haven’t read it, try it.

[Susan]

That's the one! I'm not sure why it didn't come up in my searches!
Thanks so much!

Ayshe wrote: "Charley by Joan G. Robinson?"

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