Nuova; or, The New Bee by Vernon L. Kellogg
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About this eBook
| Author | Kellogg, Vernon L. (Vernon Lyman), 1867-1937 |
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| Contributor | Kellogg, Charlotte, 1874-1960 |
| Illustrator | Winter, Milo, 1888-1956 |
| LoC No. | 20017603 |
| Title | Nuova; or, The New Bee |
| Note | Reading ease score: 80.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits |
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| Summary | "Nuova; or, The New Bee" by Vernon L. Kellogg is a children's story written in the early 20th century. The narrative follows the journey of a young bee named Nuova as she awakens from her nursery cell, transitioning from a life of dependency to the responsibilities and experiences of a worker bee. This tale, infused with a blend of fantasy and realism, emphasizes themes of individuality, duty, and the contrast between personal desires and societal expectations within a bee community. The opening of the story introduces Nuova's awakening, likening it to a human's comfort upon realizing a new day has begun. As she emerges from her cell, she is overwhelmed by the hive's bustling activity and the nurturing environment provided by nurse bees. Kellogg portrays Nuova's initial experiences, where she instinctively engages with her fellow bees, learns about her role, and grapples with her feelings of restlessness and desire for a more fulfilling existence outside the hive. Set against a backdrop of traditional bee life, Nuova’s thoughts and emotions hint at a distinctive personality that sets her apart from her peers, paving the way for her struggles with conformity and the quest for independence in the unfolding narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Bees -- Folklore |
| Subject | Bees -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 39248 |
| Release Date | Mar 24, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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