Whalen, Sharla Scannell

In the 1890s in Illinois, Beth is dismayed to find her friendship with Maggie in trouble as the Winter Entertainment approaches.

Each of four girls knows what it feels like to be different, and as they become friends, they discover something important about themselves and each other.

In the spring of 1897 on the Illinois prairie, a teacher asks six students to be in her wedding.

When a sculpture commemorating the pioneer spirit is finally unveiled, the subject matter amazes everyone in town, even the young visitor from England who has been dazzling the local girls.