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Set in 1934 during the Great Depression, *Kit Learns a Lesson* follows a young girl named Kit as she navigates the hardships that surround her family and friends. At home, Kit helps her mother run a boarding house while her father searches for work, learning how to survive on limited resources and share space with strangers. At school, a clash between classmates disrupts the lively preparations for a Thanksgiving pageant, confronting Kit with the realities of conflict and the importance of community in difficult times. Through these intertwined experiences, Kit grows in empathy and resilience, discovering that the lessons of the era are personal and universal.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Valerie Tripp
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