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Name: Can do, Missy Charlie
Author: Barbara Brooks Wallace

📘 Can do, Missy Charlie by Barbara Brooks Wallace

Set against the backdrop of 1930s Tientsin, this story follows a young American girl as she experiences the challenges and cultural intersections of growing up in China. The narrative offers a glimpse into her personal development and the historical context of the era.

First publish date: 1974

Genre: History/Modern History

Authors: Barbara Brooks Wallace

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