Betty's Bright Idea; Deacon Pitkin's Farm; and the First Christmas of New England

“Betty's Bright Idea; Deacon Pitkin's Farm; and the First Christmas of New England” is a collection o three stories telling about people who bravely fight for a better place in this life and reach success. In the first story, “Betty's Bright Idea,” the young girl changes the whole life of her family. In the second, “Deacon Pitkin's Farm,” a son sacrifices his education to pay back his family's mortgage. The third story tells about the joys and hardships of the first pilgrims in America.