Author |
Baum, L. Frank (Lyman Frank), 1856-1919 |
Title |
Mary Louise
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Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bluebird_Books
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Note |
Reading ease score: 80.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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Summary |
"Mary Louise" by Edith Van Dyne is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around a fifteen-year-old girl named Mary Louise Burrows, who is navigating life at Miss Stearne's School for Girls while contending with rumors about her grandfather, Colonel Weatherby. As Mary Louise struggles to maintain her integrity in the face of unwarranted accusations against her grandfather, the narrative explores themes of friendship, morality, and the challenges of growing up. The opening of the book introduces the disgruntled students at Miss Stearne's School, who are upset about a newly implemented rule restricting their freedom to leave the school grounds. They seek the insights of Mary Louise, a day student who doesn't have to abide by the rule. The girls' discontent highlights the underlying tensions within the school, while Mary Louise exhibits maturity and wisdom as she considers the reasons behind the principal's cautious restrictions. As the chapter unfolds, Mary Louise's connection with her grandfather and the rumors surrounding his past come to light, setting the stage for a story that intermingles her personal struggles with broader themes of justice and trust. (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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LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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Subject |
Detective and mystery stories
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Subject |
Teenage girls -- Juvenile fiction
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Subject |
Burrows, Mary Louise (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
5660 |
Release Date |
May 1, 2004 |
Most Recently Updated |
Aug 18, 2012 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads |
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