Just Sixteen.

"Just Sixteen" by Susan Coolidge is a coming-of-age story about a young woman named Georgie Talcott during the late 1800s. Now facing the world alone, Georgie has to figure out how to survive on her own, while dealing with the cultural expectations of the time and the sting recent loss. With her childhood home about to be sold, Georgie must leave behind precious memories of her mother, which forces her to secure a job. Feeling pressured and stressed, Georgie vows that she can support herself, even if it means not relying on her cousin, showing just how driven she is. As Georgie confronts these challenges, she will learn to become resilient while discovering her true self.