Kathy Lynn Emerson
Julia's Mending
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$3.00
First published in hardcover in 1987 by Orchard Books and in paperback in 1990 by Avon Camelot, this is the story of Julia Applebee, sent by her missionary parents to live with relatives in rural New York state in the year 1887. At first it is not a happy experience, and when Julia falls and breaks her leg, she is in despair, but slowly things begin to change. As her injury heals, she also mends fences with her cousins.
Reviews:
". . . well sustained and has a light, seamless style." Publishers Weekly
"As a believable re-creation of life 100 years ago, this is an easily read, pleasant story." Kirkus
"This is historical fiction that will grab readers' attention and hold it to the satisfying conclusion." School Library Journal
"Appealing." The New York Times Book Review
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