Imagine waking up one day to find your comfortable life completely changed. It is the 1930s, and the Great Depression has hit the country hard. Nine-year-old Kit Kittredge loves writing stories and dreaming of becoming a reporter. But soon, the bad news is happening right in her own home. Her dad loses his business, and her family has to make difficult choices to survive. Suddenly, Kit must give up her own bedroom so her family can take in paying boarders. The house is full of strangers, and everything feels upside down. You will be inspired by Kit's determination as she faces these massive challenges. Instead of giving up, she uses her spirit and cleverness to help her parents keep their home. Discover how a resourceful girl finds hope and new beginnings during one of the toughest times in history.