| Author |
Meade, L. T., 1854-1914 |
| Title |
The Little Princess of Tower Hill
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 77.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Josephine Paolucci and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net.
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| Summary |
"The Little Princess of Tower Hill" by L. T. Meade is a children's novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around a young girl named Maggie Ascot, who is affectionately called the "Little Princess of Tower Hill." The book explores themes of privilege, childhood innocence, and the challenges of growing up as Maggie interacts with her family and other children, particularly in the context of her relationships with her new cousin Ralph and her longing to be liked by others. At the start of the narrative, readers are introduced to Maggie, a precocious almost eight-year-old girl who enjoys a life of luxury and attention as the only child of her affluent parents, Sir John and Lady Ascot. Her spoiled nature becomes apparent as she grapples with the arrival of her cousin Ralph, who challenges her perceptions of happiness and worth. Maggie's experiences shift from being carefree to learning lessons about responsibility, friendship, and the consequences of her actions, especially after losing her father's prized rabbits. This opening sets the stage for Maggie's growth as she navigates her relationships and begins to understand the broader implications of her privileged lifestyle within her social circle. (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 |
Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Cousins -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Social classes -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Pets -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Wealth -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Obedience -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Governesses -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Only child -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
38771 |
| Release Date |
Feb 5, 2012 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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