Eyebright: A Story by Susan Coolidge
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"Eyebright: A Story" by Susan Coolidge is a children's novel written in the late 19th century. The story introduces us to a young girl named Eyebright, known for her bright eyes and vivid imagination, as she navigates her school days, friendships, and various adventures. The themes of childhood innocence, imagination, and the importance of friendship are likely explored through Eyebright's interactions with her peers and her experiences at school and beyond. The
opening of the novel sets the stage in a schoolroom where anticipation hangs in the air as the children wait for recess. We meet Eyebright, who engages in imaginative play with her friend Bessie, acting out stories of historical figures like Lady Jane Grey. Their creative storytelling captures the essence of childhood, filled with innocence and the power of imagination. As the recess unfolds, readers witness the camaraderie among the children and Eyebright's whimsical thoughts, which establish her character's curiosity and affection for stories. This charming glimpse into her world invites readers into Eyebright's adventures and her experiences of growing up. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Coolidge, Susan, 1835-1905 |
|---|---|
| Title | Eyebright: A Story |
| Credits |
Produced by Adrian Mastronardi, Ruth and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 87.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Students -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 27223 |
| Release Date | Nov 10, 2008 |
| Last Update | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 7188 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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