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Title: Dumps - A Plain Girl

Note: Reading ease score: 91.4 (5th grade). Very easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England

Summary: "Dumps - A Plain Girl" by L.T. Meade is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers on Rachel Grant, affectionately called "Dumps" by her family and peers, who believes that girls often learn to be patient and self-sacrificing while navigating the challenges of growing up. Set against the backdrop of a somewhat dysfunctional household in London, Rachel's life revolves around her father, Professor Grant, and her two brothers, Alex and Charley, as she grapples with feelings of inadequacy due to her looks and her social standing. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to Rachel and her home life, which is marked by her father's severe headaches and her brothers' mischievousness. Rachel's struggle for recognition and self-worth becomes evident through her interactions with her friends, particularly her attempt to impress Rita and Agnes Swan during a tea party that goes awry when unexpected guests arrive. As she attempts to orchestrate a fun afternoon, the chaos escalates when her father abruptly returns home and demands quiet. Despite her worries and the challenges posed by her brothers and their friends, Rachel’s kindness and genuine nature shine through, particularly in her encounters with the charming Dutch boy, Von Marlo, who sees her beyond her self-imposed label of "Dumps." This initial chapter sets the tone for Rachel’s journey of self-discovery and the exploration of the complexities of friendship, family, and the quest for identity amidst societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Meade, L. T., 1854-1914

Illustrator: Lillie, R.

EBook No.: 43120

Published: Jul 7, 2013

Downloads: 74

Language: English

Subject: Girls -- Juvenile fiction

Subject: Motherless families -- Juvenile fiction

Subject: Families -- Juvenile fiction

Subject: Stepmothers -- Juvenile fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:43120:2 2013-07-07T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Lillie, R. Meade, L. T. en 1
2024-11-10T05:15:27Z Dumps - A Plain Girl

This edition has images.

Title: Dumps - A Plain Girl

Note: Reading ease score: 91.4 (5th grade). Very easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England

Summary: "Dumps - A Plain Girl" by L.T. Meade is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers on Rachel Grant, affectionately called "Dumps" by her family and peers, who believes that girls often learn to be patient and self-sacrificing while navigating the challenges of growing up. Set against the backdrop of a somewhat dysfunctional household in London, Rachel's life revolves around her father, Professor Grant, and her two brothers, Alex and Charley, as she grapples with feelings of inadequacy due to her looks and her social standing. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to Rachel and her home life, which is marked by her father's severe headaches and her brothers' mischievousness. Rachel's struggle for recognition and self-worth becomes evident through her interactions with her friends, particularly her attempt to impress Rita and Agnes Swan during a tea party that goes awry when unexpected guests arrive. As she attempts to orchestrate a fun afternoon, the chaos escalates when her father abruptly returns home and demands quiet. Despite her worries and the challenges posed by her brothers and their friends, Rachel’s kindness and genuine nature shine through, particularly in her encounters with the charming Dutch boy, Von Marlo, who sees her beyond her self-imposed label of "Dumps." This initial chapter sets the tone for Rachel’s journey of self-discovery and the exploration of the complexities of friendship, family, and the quest for identity amidst societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Meade, L. T., 1854-1914

Illustrator: Lillie, R.

EBook No.: 43120

Published: Jul 7, 2013

Downloads: 74

Language: English

Subject: Girls -- Juvenile fiction

Subject: Motherless families -- Juvenile fiction

Subject: Families -- Juvenile fiction

Subject: Stepmothers -- Juvenile fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:43120:3 2013-07-07T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Lillie, R. Meade, L. T. en 1