Polacco, Patricia

Depicts the life of the young Clara Barton, founder of the American Red Cross.

Trisha wants to write something that will please her demanding writing teacher, who is rumored to have never given a student an A.

Because she is afraid to read an essay aloud in English class, young Patricia is invited to take Mr. Wayne's drama class where she paints sets, participates in fun exercises, and memorizes every part in the play the others are rehearsing.

"Fiona and her family moved from Ireland to Chicago to begin a new life. Yet, when the family is struck with misfortune, will Fiona's lace help save them?"--Provided by publisher.