Doris Gates Knihy

A little girl, who wants most of all to have a real home and to go to a regular school, hopes that the valley her family has come to will be their permanent home. -- bookshare.org Janey Larkin once had a home. But that was before the drought. Now Janey and her parent are migrants, picking crops in the San Joaquin valley in California, moving on every few months. They have little more than the clothes on their back - except for the Blue Willow Plate which to Janey stands for all beautiful things. Janey longs for a real home, for friends and a regular school. This is a story about doing your best and about finding a home. It is a gentle story with well drawn characters

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The narrative centers on a 65-year-old woman navigating the complexities of aging and self-acceptance. Through humor and insight, Gates explores the emotional landscape of growing older, addressing both significant life challenges and everyday struggles. The story offers a poignant reflection on the wisdom gained through experience, making it relatable and engaging for readers facing similar transitions in life.