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Title: An Australian Lassie
Note: Reading ease score: 80.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary: "An Australian Lassie" by Lilian Turner is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the life of young Elizabeth Bruce, a spirited girl attending Wygate School, and her interactions with classmates, including John Brown, the new boy who quickly becomes a rival. The narrative touches on themes of childhood rivalry, family dynamics, and the trials of growing up, all set against the backdrop of a suburban Australian community. The opening of the novel introduces Wygate School and establishes the competitive environment among the students. Elizabeth Bruce finds herself at the bottom of her class, struggling with feelings of anger and injustice after being punished for her antics involving John Brown. Throughout the chapter, the dynamics of the school and the juxtaposition between Elizabeth’s frustrations and her desire to excel are portrayed. The presence of the antagonistic John Brown symbolizes the challenges Elizabeth must face as she attempts to navigate her relationships and assert her place within the school hierarchy. As the story unfolds, readers can expect a mix of schoolyard adventures and heartfelt moments that capture the essence of childhood. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Turner, Lilian
Illustrator: Johnson, A. J.
EBook No.: 24443
Published: Jan 28, 2008
Downloads: 80
Language: English
Subject: Australia -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Schools -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Siblings -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: An Australian Lassie
Note: Reading ease score: 80.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by David Wilson, Jacqueline Jeremy and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "An Australian Lassie" by Lilian Turner is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the life of young Elizabeth Bruce, a spirited girl attending Wygate School, and her interactions with classmates, including John Brown, the new boy who quickly becomes a rival. The narrative touches on themes of childhood rivalry, family dynamics, and the trials of growing up, all set against the backdrop of a suburban Australian community. The opening of the novel introduces Wygate School and establishes the competitive environment among the students. Elizabeth Bruce finds herself at the bottom of her class, struggling with feelings of anger and injustice after being punished for her antics involving John Brown. Throughout the chapter, the dynamics of the school and the juxtaposition between Elizabeth’s frustrations and her desire to excel are portrayed. The presence of the antagonistic John Brown symbolizes the challenges Elizabeth must face as she attempts to navigate her relationships and assert her place within the school hierarchy. As the story unfolds, readers can expect a mix of schoolyard adventures and heartfelt moments that capture the essence of childhood. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Turner, Lilian
Illustrator: Johnson, A. J.
EBook No.: 24443
Published: Jan 28, 2008
Downloads: 80
Language: English
Subject: Australia -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Schools -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Siblings -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.