I Remember Valentine

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Set against the backdrop of the Great Depression, the story explores the stark contrast between the narrator's family's fall from grace and the vibrant world of her new friends, the Hart family. While her parents struggle with shame, the eleven-year-old narrator finds solace and excitement in her friendship with Valentine Hart. Their bond, fueled by a shared love for movies and the complexities of growing up, allows them to navigate the transition from childhood to adolescence, embracing life's realities with the romanticism of the silver screen.