A Flock of Girls and Boys by Nora Perry
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"A Flock of Girls and Boys" by Nora Perry is a children's novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in a summer hotel setting, introducing a group of children and their interactions, highlighting themes of class distinction, friendship, and social challenges. At its center are characters such as the spirited Tilly Morris, who navigates the complexities of social hierarchy, and the enigmatic Peggy Smith, who becomes the focal point
of conflicts and misunderstandings. The opening of the book establishes a lively conversation among young characters eager for the arrival of the Pelhams, an aristocratic family. Through playful banter, friendships, and a touch of rivalry, they express their views on class, wealth, and social status. Particularly, Will Wentworth and Tilly Morris engage in discussions that reveal their disdain for snobbery and superficial social standing. The narrative cleverly juxtaposes characters from different backgrounds, particularly illustrated through the arrival of Peggy and her aunt, who are initially perceived as common. As the story progresses, social assumptions begin to unravel, leading to pivotal moments that challenge the children's preconceived notions and attitudes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Perry, Nora, 1831-1896 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Parker, Charlotte Tiffany |
| Title | A Flock of Girls and Boys |
| Contents | That little Smith girl -- The egg boy -- Major Molly's Christmas promise -- Polly's valentine -- Sibyl's slipper -- A little boarding-school Samaritan -- Esther Bodn -- Becky -- Ally -- An April fool -- The Thanksgiving guest. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, David Wilson, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Children's stories |
| Subject | Youth -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 10433 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-10433-1 |
| Release Date | Dec 1, 2003 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 508 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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