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On a visit to Cincinnati from rural Kentucky during the Great Depression, Aunt Millie impresses Kit with her money-saving cleverness. The novel explores the themes of resourcefulness, perseverance, and the struggles of those living during a time of scarcity. It provides a window into the life of a family during the Great Depression, focusing on the everyday experiences of a child, Kit, and her mother, Millie. The book aims to convey the importance of resilience and the positive impact of small, creative solutions in overcoming challenging circumstances.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Valerie Tripp
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During the Depression, Kit's cantankerous uncle takes up residence in the Cincinnati boardinghouse and asks her to transcribe his letters, inspiring her to write something different.

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📘 Kit's tree house
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Kit dreams of a special tree house, but her father and friend build a disappointing one. Includes a note on the Depression era.

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