Only Opal The Diary of a Young Girl

This beautiful verse novel is a lyrical adaptation of the real-life writings of Opal Whiteley, a young girl born around 1900. It offers a poignant glimpse into one year of her life, beginning when she was just five years old and living in an Oregon lumber camp with her adopted family. The story, told through her diary entries, highlights Opal's deep connection to the natural world, her keen observations, and her remarkable resilience despite being uprooted multiple times. It's a gentle, contemplative read that introduces children to a historical period and the power of finding joy and wonder in simple things, even amidst hardship.

A lyrical adaptation of the writings of Opal Whiteley, in which she describes her love of nature and her life in an Oregon lumber camp at the turn of the century.