They Loved to Laugh (Young Adult Bookshelf) by Worth, Kathry

ISBN: 1883937167

Author: Worth, Kathryn

Condition: new

Tears and laughter alternate in this novel of a young girls growth to womanhood in the 1830s. 16-year-old orphan Martitia Howland has been transplanted into a Quaker farm family of five intimidating sons and one disapproving daughter. As Martitia runs their gauntlet, she begins to bloom. Valiantly she acquires the skills they expect of her, and discovers other gifts all her own. Her achievements earn respect in the end and more, her hearts true love.North Carolina, 1830sRL5.4Of read-aloud interest ages 11-up