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Jane Hope
An enjoyable story of Jane Hope Kenard who, with her family, moves to Chapel Hill, North Carolina before the Civil War, after her father dies. They live with her mother's parents and Jane's many little adventures in the college town makes for a good read. Jane Hope is the kind of girl who has a soft spot for the underdog and is a rescuer - from kittens to people.
276 pages, Hardcover
Published January 1, 1933
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About the author
Elizabeth Gray Vining
49Ìýbooks14ÌýfollowersElizabeth Gray Vining began her distinguished writing career with children's books because she said "they enjoy their books so much, read and re-read them—which is satisfying to a hard-working author." Later she began to write for adults as well, and they, too, read and re-read her books. among the most popular of these books are Windows for the Crown Prince, The Virginia Exiles, Friend of Life, Take Heed of Loving Me, and Flora.
—From the back of "Return To Japan"
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Elizabeth Janet Gray, also known as Elizabeth Gray Vining, was a prominent Quaker, known for having gone to Japan after World War II to tutor Emperor Akihito of Japan in English while he was the Crown Prince. She was a graduate of Bryn Mawr College, and a noted author of children's and adult literature. She won the Newbery Award for Adam of the Road, published in 1942.
—From the back of "Return To Japan"
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Elizabeth Janet Gray, also known as Elizabeth Gray Vining, was a prominent Quaker, known for having gone to Japan after World War II to tutor Emperor Akihito of Japan in English while he was the Crown Prince. She was a graduate of Bryn Mawr College, and a noted author of children's and adult literature. She won the Newbery Award for Adam of the Road, published in 1942.
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February 15, 2009
Unusual story about a girl transplanted from the North to Chapel Hill, NC when her father dies, and how, as she grows up, she finds her place in a large family just prior to the Civil War.
My favorite of the books by a very talented author!
My favorite of the books by a very talented author!
June 24, 2014
I remember this book so, so fondly from my childhood. My grandmother gave me her copy of it, which is till have. It's one of those books I rate with Anne of Green Gables and Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm. Just a cherished childhood story staring a relatable, precocious young woman as the lead.
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May 3, 2012I read this book as a young girl and loved it. I was amazed and delighted to be able to obtain a copy over 40 years later. I'm looking forward to reading it again.
June 27, 2017
One of my favorite books while in high school.....Jane Hope felt like a friend to me-the middle child, not very accomplished and lonely.
October 3, 2007
This is a little tale of a widow and her children who move to antbellum Chapel Hill, NC. Our e goes from tomboy to belle shedding some of her immaturity and selfishness along the way. Even though I understand the historical context, the casual, condescending and dismissive tone of the author toward slavery kept me from really enjoying this book. I must be in a bad mood. I don't usually let these sensibilities ruin a good book!
June 30, 2022
One of my very favorite books from my childhood; it was my mother’s. Loved the snipe hunt!
April 9, 2015
This was an excellent coming of age novel. Could be compared to Anne of Green Gables. The setting is interesting and the characters develop well. Would probably not reread, but worth keeping.
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