Patty at Home

Patty Fairfield is not your ordinary twelve-year-old. When her father announces the family must finally decide where she'll put down roots, the spirited girl finds herself at the center of a lively household debate. Should she stay in the bustling city with her sophisticated relatives, or begin fresh in the quiet suburban town of Vernondale? What follows is a charming tale of a girl discovering that making a house a home requires more than simply choosing an address. Settling into Vernondale with her father, Patty throws herself into the adventure of domesticity with her characteristic enthusiasm and occasional mishaps. From learning to keep house to navigating new friendships, she finds that adulthood comes with unexpected challenges and quiet satisfactions. Wells writes with gentle humor and keen observation about the small triumphs and tribulations that shape a young girl's understanding of family, belonging, and what it truly means to create a home. The book captures a particular moment in American life, where girls like Patty were balancing independence with tradition, desire with duty.