"People of Character explores important character traits through the lives of famous historical figures. Mother Teresa highlights how this great individual demonstrated kindness during her life. Intended for grades three through six"--Provided by publisher.

After coming to live with nine-year-old Emily and her family in Washington, D.C., in 1916, Hitty, a well-traveled wooden doll, witnesses the efforts of Emily's aunt and other suffragettes to win the right for women to vote.

Hitty, a wooden doll that travels from girl to girl, becomes the valued possession of an Italian girl who emigrates with her family to New York City in 1908.