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Ten-year old Peggy Clayton and her two younger brothers, Teddy and Harry, live with their father, Dr. Clayton, and Nurse, a woman who has taken care of them since the death of their mother when Peggy was five. Peggy is a sweet and kind little girl with a big imagination and a great sense of fun. Peggy's Trial follows her adventures with her friends at school, the mischief she and her brothers cause poor old Nurse, and even Peggy’s being chased by a bull. But nothing can prepare Peggy, Teddy and Harry when they fear they may lose their beloved father to a stepmother. (Summary by Lee Ann ...

Join ten-year-old Peggy Clayton and her two younger brothers, Teddy and Harry, as they navigate the challenges of childhood in the care of their father, Dr. Clayton, and their devoted Nurse, who has been a constant presence since the loss of their mother. With Peggys imaginative spirit and playful nature, youll follow their delightful escapades at school, the playful mischief they bring to Nurse, and even a thrilling encounter with a bull! However, the real adventure begins when Peggy and her brothers face the unsettling prospect of losing their cherished father to a potential stepmother. (...