Kathryn Worth, Marguerite de Angeli
They Loved to Laugh
Paperback
(Bethlehem Books April 1, 1997)
Tears and laughter alternate in this novel of a young girl's growth to womanhood in the 1830's. 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 heart's true love.
Illustrated by Marguerite de Angeli.
Illustrated by Marguerite de Angeli.
- Series
- Young Adult Bookshelf
- ISBN
- 1883937167 / 9781883937164
- Pages
- 256
- Weight
- 12.0 oz.
- Dimensions
- 6.0 x 0.8 in.
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