The Girl from Arizona

"The Girl from Arizona" by Nina Rhoades is a book that tells the story of Marjorie, a young teenager on an Arizona ranch in the early 1900s, who is sad that she can't go to school because her family doesn't have enough money. The story shows how much she wants to learn and have new adventures especially since she feels lonely and wishes she had friends. One day, a girl named Undine, with no memory of where she came from, shows up and makes Marjorie's life more interesting. We learn how Marjorie lives on the ranch with her aunt, Miss Graham, who uses a wheelchair, and how she feels left out because she's not getting an education like other kids. Marjorie tells her aunt she wants to see more of the world beyond Arizona, and when Undine comes along, their meeting hints at a story about finding yourself, forming friendships, and how their lives might become connected as Marjorie hopes for a big change in her life.