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They Loved to Laugh: A Novel

By Kathryn Worth, illustrated by Marguerite De Angeli

Paperback: 254 pages
Publisher: Bethlehem Books (September 1, 1996)
Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
Condition: New

Price: $14.95

Synopsis

Tears and laughter alternate in this novel of a young girl’s 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 heart’s true love.

Part of the publisher’s “Young Adult Bookshelf” series.