The Girls of Lighthouse Lane #1 : Katherine's Story (Girls of Lighthouse Lane)

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Summary: Sweet historical novel for young girls.
Review: Twelve-year-old Katherine Williams, called Kat by her family and friends, is the daughter of the lighthouse keeper in Cape Light, Massachusetts, in 1905. Kat loves to paint and hopes to be a famous artist, but she is discouraged by the fact that her family does not support her dream, and that almost all renowned painters have been men. Kat soon gets an opportunity to study art at a school in Boston, but her parents, who struggle to make ends meet, cannot afford to send her there. Kat is determined to earn the tuition by herself. In the process, she learns valuable lessons about home and family.

This was a charming book that young girls who enjoy historical fiction are sure to enjoy, with it's old fashioned setting and likable characters.