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When Sallie McBride becomes the new director of the John Grier Home for orphans, she begins to keep her friends informed about the updates and events that unfold within the orphanage. Through her detailed accounts, readers gain insight into life at the Home and the challenges faced by its young residents.
First publish date: 1915
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Jean Webster
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