Susan by Amy Walton
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"Susan" by Amy Walton is a charming children's novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story follows an 11-year-old girl named Susan, who is left in the care of her Great-Aunt Hannah while her mother takes her chronically ill brother, Freddie, to a warmer climate for the winter. Set against the backdrop of her relocation to Ramsgate, the narrative explores Susan's experiences as she adjusts to life away from home
and navigates new relationships, particularly with her peculiar cousin Sophia Jane. At the start of the story, Susan's mixed emotions about being separated from her family are palpable as she prepares to leave London. The opening introduces her shy nature and her sense of wonder about the seaside, contrasting it with her anxieties about her unknown aunt and the girls she will meet. As she arrives at her aunt’s home, she is immediately enveloped in the unusual dynamics of her new surroundings and the character of Sophia Jane, who is equally curious and somewhat unsettling. The beginning sets the stage for the unfolding adventures and lessons in friendship, loyalty, and personal growth that Susan will experience throughout her time in Ramsgate. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Walton, Amy, 1848-1899 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Susan A Story for Children |
| Credits | Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 76.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Friendship -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Siblings -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Aunts -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 21230 |
| Release Date | Apr 27, 2007 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 353 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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