The Girls and I: A Veracious History by Mrs. Molesworth
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| Author | Molesworth, Mrs., 1839-1921 |
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| Illustrator | Brooke, L. Leslie (Leonard Leslie), 1862-1940 |
| Title | The Girls and I: A Veracious History |
| Note | Reading ease score: 84.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Girls and I: A Veracious History" by Mrs. Molesworth is a children's novel written in the late 19th century. The story is narrated by Jack, an eleven-year-old boy, who describes his life growing up in a large family with four sisters. The book unfolds Jack's experiences and adventures, particularly focusing on the dynamics of being the only boy among his siblings. The opening of the novel introduces Jack and his family, explaining his position as the middle child amidst his sisters: Anne, Hebe, Serena, and the youngest, Maud. Jack reflects on the challenges of having to navigate life with strong-willed girls, detailing their personalities and quirks, and establishing the familial setting in London. His narrative reveals a blend of affection, frustration, and humor towards his sisters, setting the stage for a series of adventures and misadventures that explore themes of family, responsibility, and growing up. The opening establishes a cozy yet chaotic household dynamic, hinting at further escapades and lessons in the chapters to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Siblings -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Mothers and sons -- Juvenile fiction |
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| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 31007 |
| Release Date | Jan 18, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 101 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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