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Ten‑year‑old Fran appears to be a typical mischievous child—she sucks her thumb and has an untidy appearance—yet she brings a surprising amount of care and affection to her younger sister. While distracted by the imaginative world of a dollhouse modeled after the Three Bears, Fran learns the responsibilities of being a young caretaker, finding strength and creativity in the face of family challenges.
First publish date: 1971
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Marilyn Sachs
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