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I read this book again as an adult after havng read it a million times as a child. It still holds the same magic, memories and sweet message. A great book for those times when you wish to go back to that special place in your heart reserved for childhood memories.
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I cannot remember how many times I checked this book out at the school and public library when I was a girl! I loved the story of Victoria and Martha's friendship and their adventures at the boarding school I think some books just strike a chord in people and this one really did for me. I am thrilled to see that this book is still being published and look forward to buying it for my daughter.
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This book is great for children! I read it to my 3rd grade class and they loved it. They talked about it for weeks. I recommend children to read this and for teachers to read it to their class!
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I read this book when I was about 8, from my school library, and have never forgotten it. When my girls were small, I scoured libraries and book stores for it, not remembering the title, but remembering about the secret language, the dresser drawer dolls and the secret hut, but never found it. I'm ordering it now that I've found it through the internet - I can't wait to read it again, & share it with my now grown-up girls & I plan to keep it this time - to read to my grandchildren! I think it is a wonderful story and one well worth reading time & again.
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I recently decided to order myself a new copy of my threadbare favorite from my childhood. As a teacher of college literature, I have read so much, yet I consistently return to this simple favorite; such a dear story of friendship and fitting in. It is a pure gem for all ages.
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I loved this book as a child and reread it many times. Revisiting it with my son a few years ago, I was thrilled to see how well it held up. Best of all, he loved it too. This tale of two girls at boarding school is funny, poignant, and on target.
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Sometimes you read a book when you are 8 (or 10) that never ever leaves you. You feel the characters understand you better than your best friend. You wish you could sit by the side of the pond they built, dress up as ice-cream cones and invent a secret language. I still have my copy of this book (a good 20 years later) and I reread it whenever I feel homesick for being 8 (or 10).
As the title suggests, there is a secret language. A lonely homesick girl at bording school invented it... and I still remember it. This book is Lee-lee-lee-leebossa. If you have an 8 or 10 year old girl in your life (or ever were one), get a copy of this book. It will make you wish you could sit in the sun-dappled shade by a pond to finish reading it.
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This book made such an impact on me as a young girl that here I am reviewing and trying to purchase this novel as an adult. The secret language between these young women allows them to realize they have found their kindred spirits. It taught me the value of freindship and how important it is as a child and as an adult. I highly recommend this book for parents with children who love to read. I only hope that when my children are of age they will love this book too.
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