Marly's father is back from the war, suffering from mood swings and depression, and seems to be tired all the time. Therefore, it is very easy for people to feel tired and upset. It is unlike the city, where people barely talk to each other and like to gossip behind others' backs. They help each other when any help is needed. There the people are so nice to each other that they know everybody's name, and they are very kind to each other. Marly, her parents, and her brother go to a place where their grandmother once lived called Maple Hill. Their father's condition also improves dramatically. Marly and her brother adapt to living in the country, and eventually become happier there. Chris, who make their living with maple syrup. They are supported by a neighbor couple, Mr. Marly's family moves to the country so that her father, a former prisoner of war, can learn to function once more.
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