| Creator |
Cowper, E. E. (Edith Elise) |
| Illustrator |
Browne, Gordon, 1858-1932 |
| Title |
Pam and the Countess
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 81.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Al Haines
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| Summary |
"Pam and the Countess" by E. E. Cowper is a novel written in the early 20th century. This story centers around Pamela Romilly, a thirteen-year-old girl who is navigating the challenges of growing up within her family while also aspiring to be a Girl Guide. As she experiences the beauty of her seaside surroundings and grapples with feelings of being an "odd man out" in her family, the narrative hints at mysteries and adventures tied to the local characters, especially in relation to the enigmatic Woodrising estate and its occupants. The opening of the book introduces us to Pamela, who is deeply absorbed in her ambitions and the natural beauty of Bell Bay. She is portrayed as inquisitive and considerate, as she takes on the responsibility of delivering a message to the station while dreaming of becoming a Girl Guide. Meanwhile, she notices curious happenings, including a potential romance between a local doctor and a kind woman named Miss Anne Lasarge. Additionally, a mysterious motor car and a sudden appearance of Sir Marmaduke Shard add to the intrigue, stirring Pamela's imagination and setting the stage for her forthcoming adventures and discoveries. (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 |
England -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Girls -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Mystery fiction
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| Subject |
Families -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
53468 |
| Release Date |
Nov 6, 2016 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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