| Author |
Phillips, Ethel Calvert, 1882-1947 |
| Illustrator |
Butler, Edith F., 1888-1975 |
| LoC No. |
26014680
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| Title |
Little Sally Waters
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| Original Publication |
Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1926.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 90.3 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
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| Credits |
Susan E., David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Little Sally Waters" by Ethel Calvert Phillips is a children's novel written in the early 20th century. This charming story centers around a lively little girl named Sally Waters who experiences various adventures and emotions as she navigates her summer days by the sea. Through her interactions with family, friends, and her pet dog Tippy, the narrative explores themes of companionship, creativity, and the joyful innocence of childhood. The opening of the book introduces Sally, who is feeling lonely after her parents leave for the day. Even though she is supposed to spend the day with her Aunt Bee, her initial sadness quickly transforms into excitement as Aunt Bee invites her to help bake a cake for a garden party. As Sally begins to feel better, she discovers a new friend, Alice, who has just moved in across the street. Aunt Bee suggests that Alice join their party, solidifying a budding friendship between Sally and Alice. This heartwarming beginning sets the tone for an enchanting tale filled with delightful adventures, showcasing Sally's vibrant personality and her warm relationships with those around her. (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 |
Girls -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Seashore -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Summer -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
74022 |
| Release Date |
Jul 12, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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