The Girls and I: A Veracious History by Mrs. Molesworth
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"The Girls and I: A Veracious History" by Mrs. Molesworth is a children's novel written in the late 19th century. The story is narrated by Jack, an eleven-year-old boy, who describes his life growing up in a large family with four sisters. The book unfolds Jack's experiences and adventures, particularly focusing on the dynamics of being the only boy among his siblings. The opening of the novel introduces Jack and his family,
explaining his position as the middle child amidst his sisters: Anne, Hebe, Serena, and the youngest, Maud. Jack reflects on the challenges of having to navigate life with strong-willed girls, detailing their personalities and quirks, and establishing the familial setting in London. His narrative reveals a blend of affection, frustration, and humor towards his sisters, setting the stage for a series of adventures and misadventures that explore themes of family, responsibility, and growing up. The opening establishes a cozy yet chaotic household dynamic, hinting at further escapades and lessons in the chapters to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Molesworth, Mrs., 1839-1921 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Brooke, L. Leslie (Leonard Leslie), 1862-1940 |
| Title | The Girls and I: A Veracious History |
| Credits |
Produced by Annie McGuire. This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 84.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Siblings -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Mothers and sons -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Play -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Governesses -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Diamond jewelry -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 31007 |
| Release Date | Jan 18, 2010 |
| Last Update | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 675 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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