| Author |
May, Sophie, 1833-1906 |
| Title |
Little Prudy's Cousin Grace
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 82.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Meredith Minter Dixon and Melissa Reid
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| Summary |
"Little Prudy's Cousin Grace" by Sophie May is a children's novel written in the mid-19th century. The book follows two young friends, Grace Clifford and Katharine "Cassy" Hallock, as they navigates the complexities of childhood friendships, ambitions, and social dynamics against the backdrop of their daily school life and the formation of a secret society called the Ruby Seal. The story captures the innocence and fervor of youth, touching on themes of loyalty, ambition, and the importance of true friendship. The opening of the book introduces us to Grace and Cassy, who are nearly twelve and inseparable friends. They display contrasting personalities, with Grace being vibrant and expressive while Cassy is calm and gentle. The pair has created a bond symbolized by exchanging rings, pledging to remain loyal to each other forever. As they walk through town pondering the differences between boys and girls, they discuss their desire to create a secret society. The narrative sets the stage for their adventures and challenges, hinting at the deeper explorations of friendship and rivalry that will unfold as the story progresses. (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 |
Cousins -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Best friends -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Families -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Secret societies -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
49686 |
| Release Date |
Aug 11, 2015 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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