Suzanna stirs the fire by Emily Calvin Blake
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"Suzanna Stirs the Fire" by Emily Calvin Blake is a charming novel written in the early 20th century. Centered around the imaginative young girl Suzanna Procter, it captures her whimsical adventures interwoven with her interactions with family and newfound friends in her small town. The early chapters suggest a delightful exploration of childhood fantasies, family dynamics, and the profound impact of relationships alongside the innocent musings of a young girl. At the
start of the book, we are introduced to Suzanna, a creative child who cherishes her "tucked-in days," a whimsical concept representing time she can spend indulging in her fantasies. She has a vivid imagination, often transforming ordinary life into magical adventures, and has a particularly strong bond with her younger sister Maizie. In the opening, after a morning filled with play and daydreams, Suzanna declares her intention to have two special days, one as a princess and the other as an "Only Child." This playful exploration quickly evolves into a deeper narrative about her experiences and emotional growth as she interacts with family members and a fascinating stranger, an old lady who turns out to be a deposed queen. The blend of imaginative escapades and poignant life lessons hints at the novel’s overarching themes of identity, familial love, and the delightful struggles of childhood. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Blake, Emily Calvin, 1882-1951 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Poole, Frederick V. |
| Title | Suzanna stirs the fire |
| Credits |
Produced by Suzanne Lybarger, Brian Janes, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 83.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Girls -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 18499 |
| Release Date | Jun 4, 2006 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 369 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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