Half-A-Dozen Housekeepers: A Story for Girls in Half-A-Dozen Chapters by Wiggin

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Author Wiggin, Kate Douglas Smith, 1856-1923
Illustrator Thompson, Mills, 1875-1944
Title Half-A-Dozen Housekeepers: A Story for Girls in Half-A-Dozen Chapters
Note Reading ease score: 75.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Half-A-Dozen Housekeepers: A Story for Girls in Half-A-Dozen Chapters" by Kate Douglas Wiggin is a charming novel written in the early 20th century that captures the whimsical adventures of six schoolgirls. The story centers around Bell Winship and her friends who devise a plan to keep house together at Bell's family cottage during their school break. Emphasizing themes of friendship, independence, and the joys of growing up, the book offers a delightful glimpse into the lives of these young girls as they navigate the challenges and hilarities of housekeeping. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to the lively atmosphere at the Wareham Female Seminary, where a group of schoolgirls is excitedly planning an experiment in independent living while their teachers anticipate a two-week vacation due to a fire that damaged their recitation hall. Bell, the protagonist, emerges as a leader with a bold idea to invite her five friends over to the cottage to experience household management without adult supervision. The excitement is palpable as they prepare for this adventure, and they eagerly divide household responsibilities, displaying their youthful enthusiasm and creativity. The opening sets the tone for a humorous and heartwarming exploration of youth, domesticity, and friendship. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Young women -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Housekeeping -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Cooking -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Single women -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 54685
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 25, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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