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Book Review of Only Opal: The Diary of a Young Girl

Only Opal: The Diary of a Young Girl
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This book is based on a real diary written by a real young girl. I was amazed at her insights at such a young age. Poignant. "Opal Whiteley, born around 1900, was orphaned and brought up by foster parents in Oregon. These selections from the diary she kept in 'the fifth and sixth year' bring to life an extraordinary child..."

The illustrator is Barbara Cooney.