Books like Loving someone else by Ellen Conford
Seventeen‑year‑old Holly, once living a rich life, decides to replace a vacation of shopping with a summer job to pay for her college tuition. She takes on a position working for two elderly sisters on Harmony Island, where she discovers the value of hard work, responsibility, and the unexpected connections that come with caring for others.
First publish date: 1991
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Ellen Conford
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