A Safety Match by Ian Hay
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| Author | Hay, Ian, 1876-1952 |
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| Title | A Safety Match |
| Note | Reading ease score: 73.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Quentin Johnson, Suzanne Shell, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries (http://www.archive.org/details/toronto) |
| Summary | "A Safety Match" by Ian Hay is a novel written in the early 20th century. It centers around the Vereker family, particularly the fascinating dynamics among the six children under the care of their eldest sister, Daphne, and their father, the Reverend Brian Vereker. The story unfolds with a blend of familial warmth and playful mischief, set against the backdrop of their modest life in a rectory. The opening portion introduces us to a lively Saturday night at the Rectory, where the Vereker children are engaged in a game of "Happy Families." The scene captures their distinct personalities—Nicky, the cunning and spirited youngest daughter; Stiffy, her somewhat naive older brother; and Daphne, the responsible eldest sibling who manages the family affairs. Amid playful intrigue, familial bickering, and vivid character sketches, we get a glimpse of the Rector's struggles with financial constraints while maintaining a loving home. The chapter sets a delightful tone for family life infused with humor and charm, while hinting at looming challenges that will draw on their unity and resourcefulness. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Love stories |
| Subject | England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction |
| Subject | Marriage -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 39172 |
| Release Date | Mar 17, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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