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At Home in North Branch
Children's fiction
At Home in North Branch
Book 8 of the Grandma's Attic series
192 pages · First published 1988
Mabel and her family settle more deeply into life around North Branch, where household responsibilities, school, church, and neighbors shape the rhythm of growing up. Everyday problems give Mabel opportunities to test the values she has been taught and discover that maturity often arrives through small choices. Humor and family affection temper lessons about responsibility, honesty, and faith. This installment continues the semi-autobiographical Grandma’s Attic sequence as Mabel’s world grows beyond childhood while remaining rooted in home and community.
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Marriage and family responsibilities; community hardship; illness and loss themes; Christian faith; mild marital/romantic affection.
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- 6 oz hot black tea ↗
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- 1 tbsp honey ↗
- 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice ↗
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- Garnish: Lemon wheel.
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