| Author |
Baum, L. Frank (Lyman Frank), 1856-1919 |
| Title |
Aunt Jane's Nieces at Work
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 83.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Afra Ullah and PG Distributed Proofreaders
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| Summary |
"Aunt Jane's Nieces at Work" by L. Frank Baum is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around three cousins—Patricia "Patsy" Doyle, Louise Merrick, and Beth DeGraf—who rally to support their friend Kenneth Forbes, who is running for a political position against a seemingly unscrupulous incumbent. The narrative unfolds as these spirited young women embark on a campaign filled with determination and creativity to help Kenneth succeed in his political ambitions and confront the challenges posed by advertising signs in their rural community. The opening of the book introduces us to the Doyle family in New York through a lively breakfast conversation about Kenneth and his political ambitions. Patsy reveals she has received a letter from Kenneth expressing his worries about running for the House of Representatives, adding an air of urgency to their discussion. As the story develops, we meet the dynamic trio of cousins, each with distinct personalities. Excited by the cause and the need for action, they decide to take a hands-on approach to help Kenneth. Their plans begin as they outline their strategies for electioneering and engaging with the local community, showcasing their willingness to enter the traditionally male-dominated arena of politics with enthusiasm and cleverness. This sets the stage for an engaging exploration of activism, friendship, and the power of collective effort. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Family -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Mystery and detective stories
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Uncles -- Juvenile fiction
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Cousins -- Juvenile fiction
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Artists -- Juvenile fiction
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New York (State) -- Juvenile fiction
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Spies -- Juvenile fiction
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Political campaigns -- Juvenile fiction
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United States. Congress. House -- Elections -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Young women -- Social life and customs -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
13110 |
| Release Date |
Aug 3, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 18, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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