Author |
Smith, Mabell S. C. (Mabell Shippie Clarke), 1864-1942 |
Title |
Ethel Morton and the Christmas Ship
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Note |
Reading ease score: 80.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Credits |
Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Roger Frank, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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Summary |
"Ethel Morton and the Christmas Ship" by Mabell S. C. Smith is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around themes of friendship, community service, and the spirit of giving, particularly during the holiday season. The main characters include Ethel Morton and her cousin Dorothy Smith, who embark on a mission to create a bundle of gifts for children affected by a war abroad, all while navigating their involvement in the United Service Club. The opening of the book introduces readers to Ethel and her friends, who gather to discuss the exciting news of a newly found relative and plan their upcoming meeting of the United Service Club. As they converse on the porch, various character dynamics and budding friendships are established, particularly highlighting Ethel's enthusiasm and the group's collective ambition. The talk includes plans for community service in light of current events, reflecting the values of teamwork and compassion in a time of need. This sets the stage for their mission of collecting gifts for the "Christmas Ship," which they hope will serve as a beacon of kindness amidst the backdrop of a world in conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language |
English |
LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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Subject |
Entertaining -- Juvenile fiction
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Subject |
World War, 1914-1918 -- United States -- Juvenile fiction
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Subject |
Young women -- Social life and customs -- Juvenile fiction
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Subject |
Handicraft -- Juvenile fiction
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Subject |
Cooking -- Juvenile fiction
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
36007 |
Release Date |
May 1, 2011 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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