Make room for Elisa
Johanna Hurwitz
The adventures of five-year-old Elisa as she attends her brother's recital, gets new eyeglasses, moves with her family to a new apartment, and welcomes the new baby.
Read Time: ~2.5 hr
Angel in Charge
by Judy Delton (1985)
About this book
Ten-year-old Angel and her little brother Rags have to cope with an incompetent sitter and several crises while their mother is away.
Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreAngel in Charge Lead Character
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