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The Adventures of Jenny: Not What We Expected
Paperback
Publisher: Ink Founders
Published: Jul 13 2026
Pages: 34
Weight: 0.17
Height: 0.09 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
_A Story of Family, Farm Life, and Kindness_
Discover the magic of a simpler time, where the greatest adventures are the ones you never see coming.
Saturdays are supposed to be for fun, not lessons, chores, or running errands. For young Jenny Champe, growing up on a bustling family farm in 1930s Pool, West Virginia, this particular Saturday was meant to be spent playing with her best friend, Liz.
But when her mother sends them down the road to help her cousin and schoolteacher, Miss Legg, Jenny's perfect weekend plans quickly take an unexpected turn. Along the dusty country roads of Nicholas County, the two girls find themselves stopped at every turn by neighbors in need of a helping hand.
From shaking out heavy rugs to picking vegetables in a sprawling garden, Jenny and Liz must choose between their own weekend fun and being the good helpers their families raised them to be. Will they ever make it to their destination, or will their interrupted Saturday turn into something far better than they ever could have planned?
Inspired by true events and real history, The Adventures of Jenny is a heartwarming, beautifully illustrated children's story set during the Great Depression. It is a timeless tribute to the enduring power of community, the joy of hard work, and the quiet magic of putting others first.
Perfect for: Young readers, families, and anyone who loves heartwarming historical fiction.
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