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When Katy and her sister Clover are sent to Hanover boarding school they initially dread the separation from home. However, as they settle into school life they find that the challenges and friendships they encounter transform their apprehension into a rewarding adventure of growth.
Through realistic portrayals of sibling bonds, school life and the Ohio setting, the story offers a gentle exploration of independence, tradition, and the comforting discoveries that can arise from stepping outside familiar confines.
First publish date: 1873
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Susan Coolidge
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