Silverthorns by Mrs. Molesworth
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| Author | Molesworth, Mrs., 1839-1921 |
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| Illustrator | Paton, J. Noël (Joseph Noël), Sir, 1821-1901 |
| Title | Silverthorns |
| Note | Reading ease score: 81.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England |
| Summary | "Silverthorns" by Mrs. Molesworth is a fictional work probably written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Charlotte Waldron, a clever and responsible girl, and her younger brother, Jerry, who is physically challenged but displays great sensitivity and wisdom. The narrative begins by immersing readers into the mundane life of the Waldron family, hinting at themes of sibling dynamics, social class, and the exploration of a newcomer who might disrupt their harmonious existence. The opening portion introduces us to the Waldron family dynamics where Charlotte helps keep order among her rowdy brothers and manages her growing feelings of apprehension over the arrival of a new girl at their school—Claudia Meredon, the niece of Lady Mildred Osbert, owner of the beautiful Silverthorns estate. Through conversations between Charlotte and Jerry, we learn about Charlotte's insecurities, contrasting her life with that of the evidently privileged Claudia, who is set to join her class. The stage is set for the unfolding story of competition, beauty, and family as the Waldron children navigate their ordinary lives while grappling with complex feelings about wealth and social status. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Friendship -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Family -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Siblings -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Kindness -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Social classes -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Students -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Aunts -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Inheritance and succession -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 43122 |
| Release Date | Jul 7, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 59 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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