The Adopting of Rosa Marie(a Sequel to Dandelion Cottage)

Published in 1936, 'The Adopting of Rosa Marie' is a children's novel by Carroll Watson Rankin and serves as a sequel to 'Dandelion Cottage.' The story follows four young girls—Jean, Marjory, Mabel, and Bettie—who deepen their friendship during a summer filled with imaginative play and responsibility when they decide to care for a little Indian girl named Rosa Marie. This charming tale explores themes of belonging, childhood innocence, and the challenges of keeping secrets from adults.