Dear Emma
Dear Emma by Johanna Hurwitz, published by Harper Collins on October 22, 2002, is a 150-page work of juvenile fiction that explores themes of family and personal growth. Set in New York City in 1910, the story follows Dossi, who returns home after a transformative vacation on a Vermont farm. As she navigates the changes in her life, including her sister Ruthi’s upcoming marriage and the challenges of living with a new brother-in-law, Dossi discovers that familiar surroundings can still hold unexpected experiences.
In her letters to Emma, a friend from Vermont, Dossi shares her frustrations and aspirations as she adjusts to her new circumstances. This edition delves into her journey of self-discovery during a pivotal thirteenth year, highlighting the complexities of family dynamics and the challenges faced by young girls in a historical context. Readers will find a relatable narrative that captures the essence of growing up and the importance of friendship amidst life’s transitions.
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After spending a Fresh Air Fund vacation discovering a new world on a Vermont farm, Dossi thought that returning home to the bustling New York of 1910 would be simple. Little did she know that, even in. a familiar place, there are new things to experience: Her sister, Ruthi, is to be married, and they are to move out of their one room into Ruthi’s husband’s apartment — where Dossi will have her own space!
But as independent Dossi learns, adjusting to life with her new brother-in-law — and his rules — is not always easy. As she writes to Emma, a friend she made in Vermont, she reveals her frustrations, her fears about her new life, and her dreams for the future. Soon she finds that, no matter where she is, she has much to discover inside herself.
Readers who are already acquainted with Dossi from “Faraway Summer” and those meeting her for the first time will root for her as she moves through an eventful thirteenth year in this affecting story.
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