Judy

"Judy" by Temple Bailey is an early 1900s novel that shares the tale of Anne Batcheller and Judy Jameson. The story is about Anne, a girl who enjoys a country life, whose world changes when Judy, a city girl, comes to live with her grandfather, Judge Jameson. The story then looks at the friendship that forms between the two girls, despite their differences and contrasting personalities. At first, their lives are very different: simple country life versus city sophistication. Anne has a whimsical world, particularly when she is with her cat, Belinda, and Becky the crow. When they meet for the first time, their differences are clear. The reader gets to watch their relationship grow and the challenges surrounding the friendship that develops. Together, the girls realize the potential for friendship, personal growth, and adventure that awaits them.