Terry; Or, She ought to have been a Boy by Rosa M. Gilbert
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About this eBook
| Author | Gilbert, Rosa M. (Rosa Mulholland), 1841-1921 |
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| Illustrator | Andrews, Edith Alice, 1873-1958 |
| Illustrator | Brock, H. M. (Henry Matthew), 1875-1960 |
| Title | Terry; Or, She ought to have been a Boy |
| Note | Reading ease score: 89.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Terry; Or, She ought to have been a Boy" by Rosa M. Gilbert is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around a spirited little girl named Terencia Mary Trimleston, affectionately known as Terry, who exhibits a wild and adventurous spirit that often leads her into mischief. As she navigates her new life with her grandmother and brother Turly, the narrative explores themes of childhood exuberance, gender expectations, and the joys and challenges of family dynamics. The opening of the book introduces us to Terry, who has just returned from school, much to the apprehension of her grandmother and Nurse Nancy. The two women hope that school has tamed her unruly nature. However, it quickly becomes evident that Terry is as lively as ever, demonstrated through a bit of chaos involving a horse and car ride she takes upon her arrival—exciting the local children but alarming her guardians. The narrative reveals the affectionate relationship between Terry and Turly, as well as the complexities of growing up with such unrestrained energy. This initial chapter sets the stage for endearing misadventures, highlighting the tension between Terry’s free spirit and the expectations of her caretakers. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Siblings -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Girls -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 20492 |
| Release Date | Jan 30, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 1, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 60 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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