The Hickory Limb by Parker Fillmore
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"The Hickory Limb" by Parker Fillmore is a novel written in the early 20th century that explores themes of childhood, gender roles, and rebellion. The story revolves around the spirited character of Margery Blair, showcasing her struggles against the restrictions placed upon her as a girl in a conventional society. In the narrative, Margery's desire to assert herself leads her to venture into an adventure where she challenges social norms by going
swimming with boys, a bold act that causes a stir among her siblings and friends. As she relishes the thrill of swimming, Margery experiences a clash with societal expectations when she is reprimanded for her behavior. Throughout the book, the reader witnesses Margery's evolution as she grapples with her identity and the consequences of her actions. The story culminates in a heartwarming reconciliation with her father, highlighting the complexities of childhood innocence, societal pressure, and familial love. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Fillmore, Parker, 1878-1944 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | O'Neill, Rose Cecil, 1874-1944 |
| Title | The Hickory Limb |
| Credits |
Produced by Sankar Viswanathan, Suzanne Shell, 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: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Girls -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 28886 |
| Release Date | May 20, 2009 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 303 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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