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Author: Arleta Richardson

📘 A school of her own by Arleta Richardson

After graduating high school, 18‑year‑old Mabel takes a teaching position in a small farming community that closely resembles the place where she grew up. As she navigates classroom life and the rhythms of farm life, she confronts the challenges and rewards of teaching in a close‑knit, faith‑centered environment.

First publish date: 1986

Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure

Authors: Arleta Richardson

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