Iron Pants av Elaine Meyers

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<p><em>Iron was in her blood and made her orphan-strong. No one could take her family without a battle. When her mother died, Josephine heard a new voice. She called this voice Iron Pants.</em></p><p>Set in rural Appalachia, the Duke sisters are orphaned when tuberculosis takes their mother''s life. When adults separate the sisters, two for adoption and two for an orphanage, ten-year-old Josephine finds her <em>Iron Pants</em>. Using her newfound strength and storytelling ability, she transforms the lives of an Asheville doctor and his wife before reuniting with her sisters in the orphanage. A unique orphanage experience awaits the four sisters who encounter brilliant teachers and staff who understand the importance of an education that builds family, strength, and knowledge.</p><p><br></p><p>The story is enhanced by the voices of an adult Josephine and her daughter, who reflect on the