A heartwarming children's book about the friendship between two girls, Mary Ware and the Little Colonel. The story takes place in the Southern United States in the early 20th century, and touches on themes of family, loyalty, and overcoming adversity. Johnston is best known for her 'Little Colonel' series of books for young readers.

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