An Old-Fashioned Girl

In this tender story, a country girl endeavors to stay true to herself as she spends summers in the city with her friend and her friend’s wealthy family. Over the next six years, Polly’s annual visits challenge the Shaw family to question their values even as Polly feels pressured to conform to city life. When she returns to the city as a music teacher, Polly navigates the highs and lows of friendship, love, and fortune. When she helps the Shaw family in a time of crisis, they learn to treasure their old fashioned girl. 384 pages, softcover. Ages 8 and up.