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In the narrative, Mary Marie, a young child, experiences a family upheaval where her parents separate. The twist arises when, due to the separation, Mary Marie ends up living dual lives - one with her mother and another with her father. As she switches back and forth between households, she keeps her two lives separate, becoming "Mary" with her father and "Marie" with her mother.The novel explores the challenges and complexities faced by a child trying to adapt to this unconventional situation, maintaining two different identities and keeping her worlds separate. Eleanor H. Porter, known for her optimistic and heartwarming stories, likely weaves themes of family, identity, and resilience throughout the narrative.