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Title: Judith of the Godless Valley
Note: Reading ease score: 85.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Audrey Longhurst, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Judith of the Godless Valley" by Honoré Willsie is a novel written in the early 20th century. Set in the rugged landscape of Lost Chief Valley, the story introduces readers to Judith, a spirited and brave young girl, alongside her foster brother Douglas, as they navigate the complexities of childhood, family dynamics, and the harsh realities of life in a remote ranching community. The narrative delves into themes of loneliness, longing, and the search for identity amid personal struggles and societal expectations. At the start of "Judith of the Godless Valley," the stage is set on a quiet Sunday as Judith and Douglas prepare for a long-awaited sermon in their valley, where religion has been largely absent. The opening chapter vividly describes their surroundings and the stark winter landscape while showcasing Judith's feisty personality through her playful banter with Douglas. As they arrive at the schoolhouse, tension rises when the preacher confronts the community about their moral failings, leading to chaos and laughter amongst the townsfolk. This establishes a blend of serious themes with a lighthearted undertone that echoes throughout the book. As the story unfolds, the dynamic between Judith and Douglas deepens, hinting at the complexities of their relationship and the challenges they will face together as they transition from childhood to adulthood. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Morrow, Honoré, 1880-1940
EBook No.: 14331
Published: Dec 12, 2004
Downloads: 58
Language: English
Subject: United States -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Judith of the Godless Valley
Note: Reading ease score: 85.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Audrey Longhurst, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Judith of the Godless Valley" by Honoré Willsie is a novel written in the early 20th century. Set in the rugged landscape of Lost Chief Valley, the story introduces readers to Judith, a spirited and brave young girl, alongside her foster brother Douglas, as they navigate the complexities of childhood, family dynamics, and the harsh realities of life in a remote ranching community. The narrative delves into themes of loneliness, longing, and the search for identity amid personal struggles and societal expectations. At the start of "Judith of the Godless Valley," the stage is set on a quiet Sunday as Judith and Douglas prepare for a long-awaited sermon in their valley, where religion has been largely absent. The opening chapter vividly describes their surroundings and the stark winter landscape while showcasing Judith's feisty personality through her playful banter with Douglas. As they arrive at the schoolhouse, tension rises when the preacher confronts the community about their moral failings, leading to chaos and laughter amongst the townsfolk. This establishes a blend of serious themes with a lighthearted undertone that echoes throughout the book. As the story unfolds, the dynamic between Judith and Douglas deepens, hinting at the complexities of their relationship and the challenges they will face together as they transition from childhood to adulthood. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Morrow, Honoré, 1880-1940
EBook No.: 14331
Published: Dec 12, 2004
Downloads: 58
Language: English
Subject: United States -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.