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When her father's business closes because of the Great Depression, forcing Kit to make changes in her life, the nine-year-old responds with resourcefulness. Her father's business failure has a profound impact on Kit, and she uses her creative abilities to survive the difficult times.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Valerie Tripp
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