Diary of a Waitress: The Not-So-Glamorous Life of a Harvey Girl (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781662681431)

A young working girl comes of age in the American West in this "fast and interesting" historical novel for fans of the Dear America and American Girl series (School Library Journal)

In 1926, droves of Americans traveled by train across the United States to visit the West. They ate at Harvey Houses, where thousands of well-trained waitresses provided first-class service. The Waitresses: The Journal of a Harvey Girl tells the first-person story of one spunky girl, Kitty Evans, as she faces the often funny and painful experiences she and fellow waitresses Cordelia and Emmy endure. As Kitty writes about her escapades, a loveable teenager emerges; she embraces adventure, independence, her position as a Harvey Girl, and a freelance writing career.

In this fast-paced novel, best-selling author Carolyn Meyer, who has visited and researched several Harvey Hotels, brings together an unforgettable heroine with the universal themes of friendship, identity, and young love.

Author: Carolyn Meyer
ISBN-10: 1662681437
ISBN-13: 9781662681431
Publisher: Astra Publishing House
Language: English
Published: 05/20/2025
Pages: 352
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.88lbs
Size: 8.25h x 5.50w x 0.79d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 6.1
Point Value: 12
Interest Level: Middle Grade Plus
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