Author: Max Steele
Publisher: Perennial  P 84
Year: 1966 Print: 1 Cover Price: $.75
Condition: Book Grades.  Very Good. :ight wear
Genre: Fiction/
Pages: 249

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The story is told primarily through Debby's unique, child-like perspective. Though she possesses the mind of a child, she acts as a loving "family helper" and a central presence in the household. Through her bewildered and highly observant eyes, the book gently explores the complex dynamics of the family, particularly the relationship with Mrs. Merrill, a patient housewife who fiercely protects Debby while quietly dealing with jealousy over how much her children adore their nanny. Ultimately, it is a poignant, compassionate, and gently humorous portrait of human connection, survival, and family devotion during a turbulent era in American history.