A girl can dream - Anne Bennett

Before her mother died in childbirth, Meg made her a solemn promise to keep the family together. But, grief-stricken, their father is driven to drink and seems incapable of caring for his children. Meg manages to put food on the table for her brothers and sisters, but on the eve of war, things worsen for Meg when her father brings home a new wife who seems determined to push her out. Meg signs up for the Land Army. When shocking news comes from home, Meg realizes that keeping her promise is going to be harder than she ever thought possible...