Peggy Parsons, a Hampton Freshman

"Peggy Parsons, A Hampton Freshman" by Annabel Sharp is a story about Peggy Parsons, who is starting her college life at Hampton College. She meets up with her room-mate Katherine, and the novel shares their early adventures and the developing bond between them as college freshmen. The story looks at themes of friendship and finding your place, along with figuring out who you are as an individual. The book starts with Peggy and Katherine reuniting and ready to start their college adventure together. However, when they get to Hampton, Peggy's hopes are hurt when a mishap causes her things to scatter, creating a moment of awkwardness and making her feel unsure of her readiness for college. Even though her start is rough, friendly students offer Peggy kindness and support, helping her feel like she may belong. This sets the scene for the experiences and personal growth she will experience throughout the novel.