Up a Road Slowly

Title:               Up a Road Slowly
Category:       Juvenile
Grade:            5 -10
Author:          Irene Hunt
Illustrator:      N/A
Publisher:       Berkley Jam Books
Date:               1966
Pages:             183

Summary:     

The coming-of-age story of young Julie, sent to live with her stern Aunt Cordelia after her mother’s death.  Through her sister’s marriage, her father’s new wife, and the heartache of her first romance, Julie must learn who she is and how to love both herself and others. 

Review:

An old-fashioned tale in the Anne of Green Gables tradition that still captures many truths about relationships and happiness.