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After her father dies, a young girl in a London boarding school finds herself relegated to the role of a servant. Enduring a life of hard work, she maintains her inner dignity and optimism, refusing to let her position define her. Her story highlights themes of resilience, generosity, and the contrast between social status and personal virtue within the school setting.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Tracy Christopher
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