Kitty moves to a new neighborhood and eventually makes a successful transition into her new third grade.

First love, a madcap mix-up at a stranger's wedding, and exploring a mysterious old house are some of the experiences that make fourth grade exciting for three friends.

Each summer Kitty visits her Aunt Katie and helps care for the church, but his year Kitty wants to win a puppy in a raffle and she will do anything to win

Just after World War II, Kitty becomes a freshman at a Catholic high school in St. Paul, where she reevaluates her friendships and turns her attention to boys.