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Title: A Little Mother to the Others
Note: Reading ease score: 82.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Lenna Knox, Juliet Sutherland, Sankar
Viswanathan, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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Summary: "A Little Mother to the Others" by L. T. Meade is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the Delaney children—Iris, Apollo, Diana, and Orion—who have unique names inspired by mythological figures and share a deep connection with nature and their idyllic garden. This novel explores themes of childhood innocence, responsibility, and the challenges faced by young ones dealing with loss and family dynamics. At the start of the tale, the four siblings are introduced in a vibrant garden where they engage in imaginative play and care for small creatures, embodying the essence of gentle caretaking as they mourn a dead earthworm they find. The narrative hints at a looming transition as their beloved mother is gravely ill, a change in their lives that is foreshadowed by the children's promise to support one another. The atmosphere shifts dramatically when their mother passes away, compelling Iris to take on the role of a caretaker to her siblings. The arrival of their Aunt Jane brings further complications, as she proposes to reshape their lives, causing concern among the children about losing their cherished home and connection to their late mother. The opening sets the stage for a poignant exploration of grief, family loyalty, and the sweetness of childhood amidst profound changes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Meade, L. T., 1854-1914
EBook No.: 17506
Published: Jan 12, 2006
Downloads: 130
Language: English
Subject: Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Siblings -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Motherless families -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: A Little Mother to the Others
Note: Reading ease score: 82.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Lenna Knox, Juliet Sutherland, Sankar
Viswanathan, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
at http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "A Little Mother to the Others" by L. T. Meade is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the Delaney children—Iris, Apollo, Diana, and Orion—who have unique names inspired by mythological figures and share a deep connection with nature and their idyllic garden. This novel explores themes of childhood innocence, responsibility, and the challenges faced by young ones dealing with loss and family dynamics. At the start of the tale, the four siblings are introduced in a vibrant garden where they engage in imaginative play and care for small creatures, embodying the essence of gentle caretaking as they mourn a dead earthworm they find. The narrative hints at a looming transition as their beloved mother is gravely ill, a change in their lives that is foreshadowed by the children's promise to support one another. The atmosphere shifts dramatically when their mother passes away, compelling Iris to take on the role of a caretaker to her siblings. The arrival of their Aunt Jane brings further complications, as she proposes to reshape their lives, causing concern among the children about losing their cherished home and connection to their late mother. The opening sets the stage for a poignant exploration of grief, family loyalty, and the sweetness of childhood amidst profound changes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Meade, L. T., 1854-1914
EBook No.: 17506
Published: Jan 12, 2006
Downloads: 130
Language: English
Subject: Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Siblings -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Motherless families -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.