First published 1200
Rose Campbell arrives at her aunt's grand home as a shy, motherless child who barely knows how to speak up for herself. Her seven male cousins live there too, and they quickly pull the quiet girl into their world of adventures and mischief. The boys teach Rose to be brave, while she shows them gentleness and compassion. Under the watchful eye of her guardian Uncle Alec, Rose learns to stand tall and speak her mind. She transforms from a frightened orphan into a confident young woman who understands that real family comes from love, not just blood. Through scraped knees, shared secrets, and growing pains, Rose builds the home she never thought she would have again.
Genres: family, 20th-century, adventure, coming-of-age, 19th-century
Vibes: emotional, intimate, whimsical
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Period: 19th-Century, 20th-Century
292 pages · Hardcover · Little Brown & Co