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Janet of Laurel Hill by Genevieve Fox

Janet of Laurel Hill

By Genevieve Fox
Level 10
Review:

For a teenage girl, Janet Bradley carries a heavy load. Since her mother’s death, Janet has been running the household, helping her father on their struggling farm, and acting as a proxy parent to her little sister, Molly. Janet longs to continue her education, but until the Bradleys can earn enough to hire extra help, school remains a distant dream. However, when a visiting cousin opens Janet’s eyes to the “treasure” all around her, Janet quickly becomes a thriving businesswoman. Despite a few setbacks, including a raging wildfire, Janet and her neighbors grow closer as a community through her business, gaining a greater appreciation for the beautiful land around them and the simple joys of their rural life.

This book is retired from The Good and the Beautiful Library.

(Reviewed by Jenny Phillips)

Region North America, United States
Genre Fiction
The Good and the Beautiful Library No
  • Hard to Find
  • Gentle Favorite
  • 3.5 Entertainment Value
  • 5 Moral Value
  • 5 Educational Value
  • 5 Literary Value
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