| Author |
Lawrence, Josephine, 1897?-1978 |
| Illustrator |
Foster, John M. (Book illustrator) |
| Title |
Elizabeth Ann's Houseboat
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 81.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Elizabeth Ann's Houseboat" by Josephine Lawrence is a children's novel written in the late 1920s. The story revolves around a young girl named Elizabeth Ann, who is about to embark on an adventure as she transitions from spending a summer with her Uncle Doctor to starting school in the countryside with her cousin Doris. The narrative focuses on Elizabeth Ann’s charming and inquisitive nature as she encounters new experiences, friendships, and challenges. The opening of the book introduces Elizabeth Ann, her returning home, and her interactions with family and friends, seamlessly establishing the warmth of her relationships. A letter from her Aunt Jennie hints at changes ahead, especially concerning her cousin Doris’s health. As Elizabeth Ann grapples with the idea of attending a new school, she expresses both excitement and curiosity about her upcoming experiences, showcasing her inquisitive personality. The introduction of elements like the peculiar houseboat and the transition to farm life with Uncle Hiram sets a whimsical tone for the adventures that await Elizabeth Ann and her friends. (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 |
Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Truthfulness and falsehood -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Families -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Blame -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
53815 |
| Release Date |
Dec 27, 2016 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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