| Author |
Bickford, Faith, 1882-1964 |
| Illustrator |
Foster, Edith Francis |
| Title |
Daddy Joe's fiddle
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| Original Publication |
New York: H. M. Caldwell Co., 1903.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 83.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Steve Mattern, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Daddy Joe's Fiddle" by Faith Bickford is a children's novel written in the early 20th century. This heartwarming story centers around a young girl named Chee, who cherishes the memories of her father, Daddy Joe, and his beloved violin. The narrative explores themes of love, self-discovery, and the struggle between cultural identities as Chee navigates her life as a child of mixed heritage—part Native American and part European descent—while also dealing with the harshness of her Aunt Mean's strict upbringing. The plot unfolds as Chee discovers Daddy Joe’s old fiddle hidden away and dreams of making music like he once did. Despite her aunt's disapproval of playing the fiddle, Chee's passion for music grows, leading her to seek guidance from the local minister and his wife. As she learns to play, she enchants the townspeople with her talent. Ultimately, Chee not only finds her voice but also brings her family and community together through her music, culminating in a poignant concert that transforms their perceptions and heals old wounds, especially Aunt Mean's long-held grudges. Throughout the journey, Chee's love for Daddy Joe’s fiddle symbolizes her connection to her heritage and the power of music to transcend barriers. (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 |
Orphans -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Girls -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Aunts -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Violinists -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Racially mixed children -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
72132 |
| Release Date |
Nov 14, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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