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In 1934, during the Depression, Kit's cantankerous uncle comes to live in the Cincinnati boardinghouse run by her parents, enlisting her aid in transcribing his complaining letters to the editor of the local newspaper and inspiring her to write a different kind of letter of her own.
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When Kit's cranky uncle comes to live in their boarding house, Kit has to help him out with doing things, including writing letters for him for the newspaper. This is making Kit lose hope that the Depression will end. When she visits a soup kitchen, she's inspired to help the children. But how... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
Characters/People edit
- Kit: A clever, resourceful girl who helps her family cope with the dark days of the Depression.
- Dad: Kit's father, a business man facing the problems of the Great Depression.
- Mother: Kit's mother, who takes care of her family and their home with strength and determination.
- Charlie: Kit's affectionate and supportive older brother.
- Uncle Hendrick: Mother's wealthy and disapproving older brother.
- Mrs. Howard: Mother's garden club friend, who is a guest in the Kitteridge home.
- Sterling: Mrs. Howard's son, whose delicate health hides surprising strengths.
- Ruthie Smithens: Kit's best friend, who is loyal, understanding, and genorous.
First Sentence edit
Something wonderful was going to happen.
Table of Contents edit
Kit's Family and Friends
1. Something Wonderful
2. To Do
3. Letters with an 'S'
4. The Perfect Word
Looking Back
Series & Lists edit
This is book 6 of 6 in American Girls Collection - Kit, 1934. (standard series)
Preceded by Kit Saves the Day.
This is book 6 of 11 in American Girls Collection - Kit. (community list)
Preceded by Kit Saves the Day.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Valerie Tripp (Author)
Other Contributors:
- Walter Rane (Illustrator)
- Susan McAliley (Illustrator) - vignette illustrator
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Page Count: 67
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