Melody : The Story of a Child by Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards

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Author Richards, Laura Elizabeth Howe, 1850-1943
Title Melody : The Story of a Child
Note Reading ease score: 88.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Charlz Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "Melody: The Story of a Child" by Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards is a novel written during the late 19th century. The book introduces readers to a blind girl named Melody, who possesses a remarkable singing talent that enchants those around her, particularly her guardians, sisters Miss Vesta and Miss Rejoice. Their lives revolve around raising Melody amidst the simple joys and struggles that form a close-knit community. At the start of the narrative, we learn about Melody's life in a loving home where she is cherished despite her blindness. The opening chapter paints a delightful picture of her relationships with her aunts who care for her, highlighting her innocent charm and ability to communicate with animals. Melody's gift of song brings moments of joy and healing, while the sisters' deep bond adds emotional depth to their story. The serene setting is immediately disrupted when an outsider appears, hinting at potential conflict and the broader themes of exploitation and protection that may unfold as the narrative progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Orphans -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Kindness -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Sisters -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Blind children -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Women with disabilities -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Singing -- Juvenile fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 7824
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Aug 30, 2012
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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