Nancy Pembroke in Nova Scotia

By Margaret T. Van Epps

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

A girl brings her awkward classmate on a summer adventure to another country, hoping to teach her about friendship and acceptance in a society that shunned her.

Genres

Children & Young Adult Reading Culture/Civilization/Society Travel & Geography

Released

2015-01-26

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Summary

"Nancy Pembroke in Nova Scotia" by Margaret T. Van Epps is an early 20th-century story about a young woman named Nancy Pembroke who invites her socially awkward classmate, Emma Kane, to spend the summer with her and her family in Nova Scotia, highlighting themes of friendship and personal growth. The story opens on a rainy day at the Pembroke home, revealing Nancy's kindness as she and her mother hope to help Emma navigate social expectations and find her place among their peers. Nancy's decision to include Emma in her upcoming travels to Nova Scotia sets the scene for a summer of adventures and challenges, where both young women will experience transformation as their bond deepens and they face new experiences together.