During her first year in a one-room school in the Kentucky hills, Bonnie has many exciting experiences, from getting her first book to playing an angel in a play.

Five adventures in Bonny's busy four-year-old life with her three sisters and brothers in the days of copper-toed shoes.

As winter arrives and the local school closes until summer, the Fairchild children continue their schooling in the parlor with the oldest, Althy, teaching.

Bonnie and Debby Fairchild decide to make money by selling pictures and bluing to their neighbors.

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