Letters of the Motor Girl by Ethellyn Gardner
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"Letters of the Motor Girl" by Ethellyn Gardner is a fictional work likely written in the early 20th century. The book is presented through a series of letters penned by the protagonist, Elsie, a spirited fourteen-year-old girl, who is enthusiastic about automobiles and explores various adventures with her family and friends. The narrative reflects her lively personality, fascination with modern technology, and her amusing insights about life. The opening of the novel
introduces readers to Elsie's character on her fourteenth birthday. She expresses her joy in learning to drive her father's automobile, the Franklin Model G, and shares whimsical anecdotes about her family dynamics, her fondness for chocolates, and her interactions with her crush, Levey Cohen. Through her letters, Elsie illustrates her youthful exuberance as she recounts her experiences at a circus, her aspirations, and a hint of her unconventional ideas about society and gender roles. The letters convey a sense of humor and charm, setting the stage for a delightful exploration of a young girl's adventures in a rapidly changing world, where automobiles represent freedom and excitement. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Gardner, Ethellyn |
|---|---|
| Title | Letters of the Motor Girl |
| Credits | Produced by Roger Frank |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 85.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Epistolary fiction |
| Subject | Girls -- Fiction |
| Subject | Franklin automobile -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 36280 |
| Release Date | May 30, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 401 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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