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Title: The House in Town
Note: Reading ease score: 92.7 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Daniel Fromont. HTML version by Al Haines.
Summary: "The House in Town" by Susan Warner is a novel written in the late 19th century. This work serves as a sequel to "Opportunities" and continues the exploration of themes surrounding family relationships, personal growth, and social morality. The story primarily follows the characters Matilda and Norton, who navigate their new life arrangements after Matilda is taken in by Mrs. Laval, marking a significant shift in her circumstances. The opening of the book introduces us to Matilda and Norton, siblings adjusting to their evolving relationship and their new life together. Matilda joyfully shares the news that she will be staying with Norton's family, leading to a heartfelt exchange where they discuss the dynamics of their new home. The scene is set in the comforting parsonage, where simple, joyful moments—like making tea and preparing toast for Mr. Richmond—highlight the warmth of their bond. However, as they settle into their new lives, themes of duty, identity, and the complexities of social classes emerge through their conversations and interactions with Mr. Richmond, setting the stage for deeper exploration of their feelings and moral responsibilities throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Warner, Susan, 1819-1885
EBook No.: 30148
Published: Oct 1, 2009
Downloads: 56
Language: English
Subject: Christian life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Family -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: New York (N.Y.) -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Cousins -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Aunts -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The House in Town
Note: Reading ease score: 92.7 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Daniel Fromont. HTML version by Al Haines.
Summary: "The House in Town" by Susan Warner is a novel written in the late 19th century. This work serves as a sequel to "Opportunities" and continues the exploration of themes surrounding family relationships, personal growth, and social morality. The story primarily follows the characters Matilda and Norton, who navigate their new life arrangements after Matilda is taken in by Mrs. Laval, marking a significant shift in her circumstances. The opening of the book introduces us to Matilda and Norton, siblings adjusting to their evolving relationship and their new life together. Matilda joyfully shares the news that she will be staying with Norton's family, leading to a heartfelt exchange where they discuss the dynamics of their new home. The scene is set in the comforting parsonage, where simple, joyful moments—like making tea and preparing toast for Mr. Richmond—highlight the warmth of their bond. However, as they settle into their new lives, themes of duty, identity, and the complexities of social classes emerge through their conversations and interactions with Mr. Richmond, setting the stage for deeper exploration of their feelings and moral responsibilities throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Warner, Susan, 1819-1885
EBook No.: 30148
Published: Oct 1, 2009
Downloads: 56
Language: English
Subject: Christian life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Family -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: New York (N.Y.) -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Cousins -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Aunts -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.