Melody : The Story of a Child by Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards
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"Melody: The Story of a Child" by Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards is a novel written during the late 19th century. The book introduces readers to a blind girl named Melody, who possesses a remarkable singing talent that enchants those around her, particularly her guardians, sisters Miss Vesta and Miss Rejoice. Their lives revolve around raising Melody amidst the simple joys and struggles that form a close-knit community. At the start of the
narrative, we learn about Melody's life in a loving home where she is cherished despite her blindness. The opening chapter paints a delightful picture of her relationships with her aunts who care for her, highlighting her innocent charm and ability to communicate with animals. Melody's gift of song brings moments of joy and healing, while the sisters' deep bond adds emotional depth to their story. The serene setting is immediately disrupted when an outsider appears, hinting at potential conflict and the broader themes of exploitation and protection that may unfold as the narrative progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Richards, Laura Elizabeth Howe, 1850-1943 |
|---|---|
| Title | Melody : The Story of a Child |
| Credits | Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Charlz Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 88.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Orphans -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Friendship -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Kindness -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Sisters -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Blind children -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Women with disabilities -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Singing -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 7824 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 2005 |
| Last Update | Aug 30, 2012 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 898 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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