| Author |
Anonymous |
| Illustrator |
Konewka, Paul, 1840-1871 |
| Title |
My Young Days
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 85.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Contents |
Home sickness -- Uncle Hugh's story -- The little stowaway -- My home, and what it is like -- Little cousins -- What about lessons? -- Hurrah for the holidays! -- The cottage on the cliff -- Susette and her troubles -- Autumn days -- Good-bye to Beecham.
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| Credits |
Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"My Young Days" by Anonymous is a children's book likely written in the early 1870s. This narrative, rich with illustrations by Paul Konewka, captures the experiences of a young girl named Sissy as she navigates the adventures and emotions of childhood. The book is structured around reflective storytelling, where Sissy recounts her feelings of homesickness, familial bonds, and the joys of youth. The story follows Sissy as she faces the challenges of being away from her home and family, particularly during her stay at her grandmother's estate, Beecham Park. Throughout the book, Sissy reflects on her longing for her mother, her experiences with her cousins, and her interactions with various characters, including Uncle Hugh and a little French boy named Gus. The narrative is filled with vivid portrayals of childhood games, lessons, and emotions, demonstrating Sissy’s growth as she learns about friendship, family gatherings, and the transition back home after several adventures. Ultimately, "My Young Days" presents a nostalgic view of the innocence and complexity of childhood. (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 |
Children's stories
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| Subject |
Vacations -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Children and death -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Cousins -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Christmas -- Juvenile fiction
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Inheritance and succession -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Families -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Silhouettes
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
18226 |
| Release Date |
Apr 22, 2006 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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