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School Library Journal
Reviewed on July 1, 2009
Gr 4-6 Verna and her sister Carlie are still dealing with the death of their mother and the arrival of her harsh and dour sister, Aunt Maude, when their father accepts a position as a staff doctor at a hospital for the mentally ill. When he brings Eleanor, a young patient recovering from depression, into the home to help with the chores, Aunt Maude sees her as a threat while the girls welcome her with ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2009
Eleanor, a patient at the insane asylum where Verna and Carlie's father works, takes on household duties for the family. The ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More