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The Story of Patsy: A Reminiscence (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin

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Synopsis

A tender portrait of a fragile friendship in a tough urban world.

When a weary teacher meets Patsy, a small boy with a haunting past, a simple kindergarten becomes a bright, hopeful space.

In these pages, a kind-hearted mentor cares for a child whose history is written in hardship. The book follows their first days together, the challenges of a crowded classroom, and the quiet moments that reveal courage, resilience, and the power of everyday kindness.
  • A vivid look at life in a bustling city street and the people who fill a small classroom with warmth.
  • Patsy’s big, guarded heart shines through his rough exterior and troubled past.
  • The bond between teacher and student grows through small acts of care, patience, and storytelling.
  • Subtle reflections on family, memory, and what it means to belong.
Ideal for readers who crave intimate, character-driven stories about friendship, hope, and the everyday acts that lift others up.

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About the Author

Kate Douglas Wiggin was born in Philadelphia in 1856. The author of travel and educational books as well as children's literature, she was a leading American kindergarten proponent. In San Francisco, she helped establish the first free kindergarten west of the Rocky Mountains. Mrs. Wiggin died in 1923

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