Books like Welcome to Camden Falls by Ann M. Martin
When their parents die, sisters Flora and Ruby are sent to live with their grandmother Min in the small New Jersey town of Camden Falls. While initially reluctant to relocate, the girls discover a warm, welcoming community centered around Min’s sewing shop, Needle & Thread. There, the sisters make new friends—Organizing‑keen Olivia and the street‑wise Nikki—and slowly begin to feel at home. As they explore their new surroundings, Flora and Ruby grow into their roles in Camden Falls, learning the power of family, friendship and belonging.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Ann M. Martin
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