SALLY SAUCER

by Edna S. Weiss ‧ RELEASE DATE: May 4, 1956

An expert bit of realism portrays the year in which ten year old Sally Saucer, a New Hampshire farm girl, makes a new friend and becomes a friend of the world. Sally is no recluse but she has had her lonely moments for the only girl nearby is Louisa Twitchell, a tomboy with too many brothers, whom Sally dislikes. And so it is a blessing when Penny, an orphan, comes to live at Grandma Saucer's just down the road. Many of the feelings both girls have, Sally's of outgoing hope and Penny's of primary reluctance to accept the good things in life- are characterized with a brisk yet understanding straightforwardness that fits in with a story which is very active too. Penny, Sally and later Louisa, have mild to hair-raising adventures, getting lost, earning money, giving parties and boiling down the maple sap when Mr. Saucer gets sick. Heartening and unforced.

Pub Date: May 4, 1956

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: -

Publisher: Houghton, Mifflin

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: May 1, 1956

Categories: FICTION