The children and the pictures by Pamela Grey
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About this eBook
| Author | Grey, Pamela, 1871-1928 |
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| LoC No. | 08013746 |
| Title | The children and the pictures |
| Note | Reading ease score: 78.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Charlene Taylor, Susan Carr and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Summary | "The Children and the Pictures" by Pamela Grey is a children's novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around Clare, a young girl who embarks on an imaginative adventure involving children portrayed in paintings, including notable figures like Mrs. Inchbald and Robert Mayne. The story draws readers into a whimsical world where Clare interacts with these artistic creations, exploring themes of curiosity, imagination, and the contrast between reality and the depicted lives of the characters in art. At the start of the book, Clare wakes up in the midst of a quiet night and decides to go downstairs to find her doll, Natalie. As she moves through her house, she encounters Mrs. Inchbald—whose likeness resides in a painting—and their conversation reveals Clare's fascination with the differences between her modern life and the past. Mrs. Inchbald, initially intimidating, slowly reveals an endearing quality, leading Clare to discover other children in the pictures. The sense of whimsy and enchantment is heightened as Clare navigates between her dreams and the vivid personalities aligned with historic art, sparking a desire for exploration and connection with the painted children. This opening portion sets the stage for Clare’s adventure, intertwining her life with the fantastical realm of art and imagination. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | ND: Fine Arts: Painting |
| Subject | Art -- Juvenile literature |
| Subject | Painting |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 64573 |
| Release Date | Feb 16, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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