The Girls of Silver Spur Ranch by Grace MacGowan Cooke and Anne McQueen
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| Creator | Cooke, Grace MacGowan, 1863-1944 |
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| Creator | McQueen, Anne |
| Title | The Girls of Silver Spur Ranch |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Al Haines |
| Summary | "The Girls of Silver Spur Ranch" by Grace MacGowan Cooke and Anne McQueen is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around the Spooner sisters—Mary, Elizabeth, Ruth, and little Harvie—who live on a modest Texas cattle ranch, Silver Spur. With themes of self-discovery, familial love, and the pursuit of dreams, the narrative predominantly follows Elizabeth, who grapples with feelings of being different, ultimately uncovering familial secrets and her aspirations in the backdrop of ranching life. The beginning of the book introduces the quotidian life on the Spooner ranch as the sisters prepare for Mary’s wedding. As they engage in wedding preparations, Elizabeth expresses her disdain for their family name and reflects on her perceived superiority. The arrival of a family of "movers"—a group often looked down upon—garners Elizabeth's sympathy, juxtaposing her lofty aspirations with the harsh realities of their lives. Amongst sibling interactions and humorous familial dynamics, an underlying mystery about Elizabeth's true lineage hints at deeper themes to be explored. This opening establishes a charming yet complex world filled with relatable characters and notions of aspiration that will likely resonate with readers who appreciate heartfelt domestic tales. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Orphans -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Western stories |
| Subject | Family -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Spanish-American War, 1898 -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Sisters -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Ranch life -- Texas -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 44576 |
| Release Date | Jan 3, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 90 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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