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Reviewed on May 1, 1987
Gr 6-8 Olsen's story centers on Marie Carlsen, 13 years old. It is the Depressiontight-lipped times. Marie's father is dead, and her mother keeps their Iowa farm going. Her adored older sister has left home to marry a man who follows job after job around the country. Marie idolizes her sister and holds on to her as her one friend, but Rosie doesn't write much. Marie's longing for her sist...Log In or Sign Up to Read More