Brenda's Ward A Sequel to 'Amy in Acadia'

"Brenda's Ward" by Helen Leah Reed is a heartwarming sequel that visits the lives of young women as they experience friendship and growing up in Boston. The story focuses on Martine Stratford and her guardian, Brenda Weston, and looks at their relationships and the funny issues they deal with. The beginning shows Martine's happiness about living with Brenda in a nice Boston apartment. Their interactions with a strange girl named Angelina, who is helping Brenda while the regular help is gone, bring humor to the story. This sets a friendly and funny tone for the day-to-day life, friendships, and how the household works, showing Martine's excitement and Brenda's fun personality, while also suggesting future challenges.