| Author |
Beaumont, Grace |
| Title |
Aunt Judith: The Story of a Loving Life
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 75.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Al Haines
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| Summary |
"Aunt Judith: The Story of a Loving Life" by Grace Beaumont is a novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative unfolds around the character of Aunt Judith and follows her interactions with the young girl Nellie Latimer, who is sent to live with her aunts after leaving her home in the countryside. The story explores themes of family, friendship, and the trials of growing up, as well as the character development of both Nellie and the other schoolgirls she encounters. The opening of the book introduces us to a lively school scene where the spirited Winnifred Blake shares the news of a new pupil joining Mrs. Elder's Select Establishment for Young Ladies. The chapter delves into a quarrel between Winnie and her haughty classmate, Ada Irvine, setting the tone for the dynamic personalities and social hierarchy in the school. Upon leaving school, Winnie meets with her brother Dick, highlighting their close sibling bond and contrasting backgrounds. As the narrative progresses, it emphasizes Nellie's transition to city life with her aunts, particularly focusing on how Aunt Judith stands out as a nurturing figure amidst the complexities of school life and personal growth for the girls. (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 |
Christian life -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Schools -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Girls -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Aunts -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
21432 |
| Release Date |
May 14, 2007 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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