Pearl and Periwinkle by Anna Graetz
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"Pearl and Periwinkle" by Anna Graetz is a children’s novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around two orphaned siblings, Pearl and Periwinkle, who are taken in by their Aunt Hetty after their mother passes away. The tale explores their adjustment from a circus life to that of a more conventional upbringing in a small-town setting, highlighting themes of family, acceptance, and the healing power of love and forgiveness.
The plot unfolds as the children navigate their new life with Aunt Hetty, facing her initial reluctance to embrace them due to their peculiar past. As Pearl's singing talent blossoms and Periwinkle's bravery emerges, they win the hearts of their new community, gradually breaking down the longstanding feud between their family—the Maises—and the Greys, their neighbors marked by past animosities. Key moments, such as Periwinkle's heroic act of saving a Grey child, further bridge the divide, leading to a beautiful Christmas celebration that symbolizes unity and the spirit of love that transcends old wounds. The novel ultimately delivers a heartfelt message about the significance of kindness and the bonds of family that flourish despite adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Graetz, Anna |
|---|---|
| Title | Pearl and Periwinkle |
| Credits |
Produced by Emmy, Fox in the Stars, Suzanne Lybarger and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Orphans -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Siblings -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Aunts -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 20314 |
| Release Date | Jan 8, 2007 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 291 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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