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Reviewed on February 1, 2001
Gr 5-8 Set in the late 1880s, this well-written, carefully researched novel is based on the author's great-grandmother's diary. When her brother and great-aunt die of influenza, 14-year-old Hattie is taken in by her wealthy Uncle Charlie, his wife, and their daughter. Imperious Aunt Margaret, who is the consummate socialite, tolerates her niece's mourning for three months and then proceeds to fashion her into a proper youn...Log In or Sign Up to Read More