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“Francie was ten years old when she first found an outlet in writing. What she wrote was of little consequence. What was important was that the attempt to write stories kept her straight on the dividing line between truth and fiction. If she had not found this outlet in writing, she might have grown up to be a tremendous liar.”

Quote by Betty Smith

Book:A TREE GROWS IN BROOKLYN MAGGIE NOW

Work

A TREE GROWS IN BROOKLYN MAGGIE NOW

A Tree Grows in Brooklyn Maggie Now is a fictional narrative set in the early 20th century, focusing on the life of a young girl named Maggie in a Brooklyn neighborhood. The story delves into the challenges and triumphs of her family, highlighting themes of perseverance, resilience, and the human spirit in the face of adversity. more

Author

Betty Smith was an American author known for her novel 'Peter Pan'. Her works are typically written from a child's perspective and have been beloved by readers of all ages. more

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